Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 9321-B – Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2023, c. 56, §3 (NEW).]
1. Licensed camping facility. “Licensed camping facility” means a recreational camp, youth camp or camping area licensed under Title 22, section 2495.
[PL 2023, c. 56, §3 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 9321-B
- Licensed camping facility: means a recreational camp, youth camp or camping area licensed under Title 22, section 2495. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 9321-B
- Recreational campfire: includes a residential fire contained within an out-of-door fireplace. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 9321-B
- Red flag warning: means a forecast warning issued by the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service or its successor, in consultation with the bureau, that informs the public, firefighters and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fire combustion and rapid spread. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 9321-B
- United States: includes territories and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Recreational campfire. “Recreational campfire” means an out-of-door fire that is used for cooking, personal warmth, light or ceremonial or aesthetic purposes and that is not a part of debris disposal. “Recreational campfire” includes a residential fire contained within an out-of-door fireplace. “Recreational campfire” does not include a portable lantern designed to emit light resulting from combustion or a stove that is used inside a structure or living accommodation.
[PL 2023, c. 56, §3 (NEW).]
3. Red flag warning. “Red flag warning” means a forecast warning issued by the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service or its successor, in consultation with the bureau, that informs the public, firefighters and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fire combustion and rapid spread. A red flag warning indicates for a given geographic area, until the warning is withdrawn, that the temperature is warm, the humidity is very low and strong winds are expected and that these factors produce an increased risk of fire danger.
[PL 2023, c. 56, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 56, §3 (NEW).