‘Campfire tax’ faces veto-session battle – Jacksonville Journal Courier – Wirepoints

‘Campfire tax’ faces veto-session battle – Jacksonville Journal Courier – Wirepoints

Introduced by state Rep. Amy Briel, the bill would give municipalities and counties the authority to require permits for any open burn. The legislation would require paying for a permit for backyard fire pits, leaf piles and recreational campfires. The enforcement mechanism sparked a firestorm: as written, violators who conduct an open burn without a permit could face a fine of up to $100,000, skyrocketing to $500,000 if the burn happens on a de…