Current through September, 2024
Section 13-146-20 - Fires(a) Fires are permitted only: (1) In picnicking and designated camping grounds where the fire will be confined in fireplaces or in grills;(2) In other locations, including backcountry, wilderness, and remote sections of the premises when a written permit has been secured from the board or its authorized representative;(3) On portions of the premises designated by the board or its authorized representative for fires. No permit is required for fires in the designated areas, which shall be posted; or(4) In stoves or lanterns using gasoline, kerosene, propane, butane, wood, charcoal, briquettes, gas, alcohol or other fuels.(b) No person shall allow a fire to burn in a manner that surrounding shrubs, grasses, trees, or other combustible matter, or structures will be burned, scorched, or damaged.(c) When no longer needed, fires shall be completely extinguished. No person shall leave a fire unattended.(d) No person shall discard unextinguished cigarettes, cigars, pipe heels, matches, live coals, or other burning material, provided, however that live coals may be deposited in ash pits wherever they are provided.[Eff 4/16/90; am and comp 6/08/99] (Auth: HRS § 184-5) (Imp: HRS § 184-5)