It is hereby declared and found that under certain conditions,
the burning of rubbish, garbage and/or refuse or any other combustible
material in an open fire constitutes a health and fire hazard and
causes contamination of air with resultant harmful effects upon persons,
including those suffering from respiratory ailments.
As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
OPEN FIRE
Any outdoor fire lighted and maintained other than a fire
in a furnace or incinerator designed and constructed for the burning
of material. The term "open fire" shall not include the burning of
charcoal, firewood, propane gas or dry, nontoxic materials in barbecue
pits, camp fires, celebratory fires by educational, civic or religious
groups, outdoor fireplaces and grills designed and used for the purpose
of cooking food for home or on site consumption. The term "open fire"
shall include a "burn barrel."
RECYCLABLE
Any material or item defined and accepted as recyclable by
the County of Madison.
Any persons violating any provision of this chapter shall be
subject to a fine not to exceed $250 or imprisonment not to exceed
15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.