County burn bans are issued by the county judge-executive and are enforced with assistance from local law enforcement. Violation of a burning ban is a misdemeanor punishable by law.
Burn bans generally prohibit the following:
- Burning of forest, grass, crops, woodlands, marshes or other similar areas.
- Burning leaves or debris.
- Campfires, bonfires and warming fires.
- Open pit cooking and charcoal grilling.
- Use of fireworks and welding may also be prohibited or regulated.