Burn Ban STILL In Effect
(June 20, 2012)

2012 Burn Ban In Effect

Commissioners Enact Burn Ban

On June 19, 2012, the Johnson County Board of Commissioners enacted a local Burn Ban Executive Order which states that pursuant to Indiana Code 10-14-3, that there be no open burning or discarding of matches, ashes, or any burning materials from vehicles within the confines of Johnson County, Indiana.  An exception is made in a notation where the order states "the Board of Commissioners does not with to prohibit previously scheduled ceremonial and celebratory burning events such as bonfires and organized cookouts; however, such events may proceed only if approved and/or monitored by the respective fire departments under which their jurisdiction falls.

For any questions concerning this Commissioners Executive Order, please contact the Johnson County Commissioners Office at 317-736-5000 or contact your local fire Chief.

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