CODE OF VIRGINIA

STATE FORESTER TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION PROCESS (§ 10.1-1150.2)

The State Forester shall develop and administer a certification process and
training course for any individual who desires to become a certified prescribed
burn manager. The training program shall include the following subjects: the
legal aspects of prescribed burning, fire behavior, prescribed burning tactics,
smoke management, environmental effects, plan preparation, and safety. A final
examination on these subjects shall be given to all attendees. The State
Forester may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of the course and the
examination.

HISTORY: 1998, c. 156.