N.M. Code R. § 20.2.65.101

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 20.2.65.101 - MATERIALS ALLOWED TO BE BURNED

Only vegetative material shall be burned, with the following exceptions.

A. Auxiliary fuel or incendiary devices may be used to ignite the burning authorized by this section, provided that:

(1) no oil heavier than no. 2 diesel shall be used; and

(2) no more than the minimum amount of auxiliary fuel necessary to complete the burn shall be used.

B. Polyethylene sheeting may be burned with the vegetative materials, provided that:

(1) the sheeting has been covering piled vegetative material for at least one month prior to burning;

(2) the amount of sheeting burned is no more than the minimum necessary to cover the pile;

(3) removal of the sheeting before burning is impractical; and

(4) the burner is able to provide evidence, such as purchase records or package labeling, that the sheeting is polyethylene and not some other form of plastic.

N.M. Code R. § 20.2.65.101

20.2.65.101 NMAC - N, 12/31/03