FORESTRY: Provides for prescribed burning by non-certified prescribed burn managers. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill allows individuals who are not certified prescribed burn managers to conduct controlled forest fires, expanding the group of people authorized to perform this work. The legislation requires that any decision to permit these non-certified managers be made after a formal adjudicatory hearing, ensuring a structured review process before approval is granted. By adding specific terminology and procedural requirements, the bill clarifies the rules for managing prescribed burns without changing the fundamental ability of these individuals to operate.