[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Groveland as Ch. 6, § 6-2 of the General Bylaws. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Added 4-24-2023 ATM by Art. 16]
As used in this bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
OPEN BURNING
Any fire set in the open air for the purpose of the disposal of brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris, excluding grass, hay, leaves and stumps.
A burning permit must be obtained through application with the Groveland Fire Department.
Open burning of certain allowable materials may only be conducted during the period of January 15 through April 30 of each year in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations on file with the Groveland Fire Department.
A. 
Violation of this bylaw shall consist of the following penalties:
(1) 
First offense: warning.
(2) 
Second and subsequent offenses: $50.
B. 
Violations of this bylaw are punishable by criminal complaint or by noncriminal disposition in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21D and § 100-2 of the Town Code.
[Added 4-24-2023 ATM by Art. 16]
In addition to other methods of enforcement available, this bylaw may be enforced by officers of the Groveland Fire and Police Departments.