provide for prescribed burning of state-owned land by a person owning adjoining land and to declare an emergency.
What changed between versions
Establishes that private landowners adjacent to state land bordering the Missouri River are eligible to request permission to burn state-owned land.
Mandates a written request detailing the burn's purpose, specific locations, and timeframe, which must be approved in writing by the relevant state department.
Transfers all liability for the prescribed burn to the private landowner and grants the state immunity from damages claims resulting from the burn.
Requires the landowner to provide reasonable fire suppression forces and equipment and to comply with existing state fire safety laws.
Adds standard enrolled bill formatting, including emergency declarations, executive office certification, and signatures from the Governor and legislative officers.