Fire Hazards and Closing of Hunting and Fishing Seasons in Forestlands

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This is Article 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Fire Hazards and Closing of Hunting and Fishing Seasons in Forestlands.” It is part of Chapter 11 “Forest Resources and the Department of Forestry”, which is part of Subtitle II “Activities Administered by Other Entities”, which is part of Title 10.1 “Conservation”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 10.1-1158	Prohibition of all open burning where serious fire hazards exist; penalty
§ 10.1-1159	Upon proclamation of Governor certain acts made unlawful where extraordinary fire hazards exist; closing of hunting and fishing seasons
§ 10.1-1160	Effect of proclamation on hunting season
§ 10.1-1161	Notice of issuance, amendment or rescission of proclamation