Washington Revised Code Title 76. Forests and Forest Products § 76.04.205. Burning permits--Civil penalty

(1) Except in certain areas designated by the department or as permitted under rules adopted by the department, a person shall have a valid written burning permit obtained from the department to burn:

(2) To be valid a permit must be signed by both the department and the permittee.  Conditions may be imposed in the permit for the protection of life, property, or air quality and the department may suspend or revoke the permits when conditions warrant.  A permit shall be effective only under the conditions and for the period stated therein.  Signing of the permit shall indicate the permittee's agreement to and acceptance of the conditions of the permit.

(3) The department may inspect or cause to be inspected the area involved and may issue a burning permit if:

(4) The department, authorized employees thereof, or any warden or ranger may refuse, revoke, or postpone the use of permits to burn when necessary for the safety of adjacent property or when necessary in their judgment to prevent air pollution as provided in chapter 70A.15 RCW.

(5) Any person who violates this section, any permit issued under this section, any rules that implement this section, or the silvicultural burning provisions set forth in chapter 70A.15 RCW, may incur a civil penalty pursuant to RCW 70A.15.3160.  The department shall adopt a rule that establishes:  (a) A framework for resolving conflicts that may arise related to this section, including the issuance of civil penalties pursuant to RCW 70A.15.3160 for violations of this section;  and (b) the method by which penalties issued pursuant to RCW 70A.15.3160 for violations of this section will be calculated.  The department shall conduct a public process to solicit input on the development of the rule.