HOUSE BILL 167

Sponsored By:

Delegate Owings

Entitled:

Crimes - Unseasoned or Treated Wood - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from burning unseasoned wood or wood treated with any synthetic chemical in a fireplace or wood stove located in a residence that is within 200 feet of another residence; and establishing a specified penalty.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/27

First Reading Judiciary

1/29

Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

FIRE PROTECTION

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

NUISANCES -see also- NOISE; WEEDS

PENALTIES

POLLUTION -see also- SEDIMENT CONTROL

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 10-111 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered