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Arkansas Open Burning Rules (2026)
Conditional: Open burning of yard/land debris is generally allowed when no ban is in effect, but county judges may impose burn bans (up to 60 days) during dry conditions.
Open burning of yard/land debris is generally allowed when no ban is in effect, but county judges may impose burn bans (up to 60 days) during dry conditions. The Forestry Division monitors fire danger; bans are enforced by sheriffs.
Official source: agriculture.arkansas.gov →
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Open Burning Rules in states bordering Arkansas
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- LouisianaConditional
Open burning is limited to vegetation/ordinary yard waste (no synthetic materials, tires, paper, structures). Burns may be banned by the State Fire Marshal or LDAF during dry conditions; local parish rules may be stricter.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ldaf.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
- MississippiConditional
Outdoor/debris burning generally requires an MFC burn permit (now available through MFC's online system) and is prohibited entirely when a county burn ban is in effect. County Boards of Supervisors request bans; MFC approves them.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mfc.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
- MissouriConditional
No statewide permit, but state rule allows burning only of yard/vegetative waste and household refuse (4 units or fewer) that originates and is burned on the same property; trade/demolition waste, tires and trash are prohibited. Local governments may add stricter rules or burn bans.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
- OklahomaConditional
Open burning of debris is generally allowed but is restricted or prohibited under a county-commissioner or Governor's burn ban, which are common in drought. Violations are misdemeanors (county ban up to $500; Governor's ban up to $1,000).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ag.ok.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
- TennesseeRestricted
From Oct 15–May 15, anyone burning open-air within 500 ft of forest, grassland, or woodland must by law get a free debris-burn permit from the Division of Forestry. Burning without one is a Class C misdemeanor. Container burns with a 1/2-inch mesh screen are exempt; cities may have stricter rules.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
- TexasConditional
Outdoor burning is regulated by TCEQ rules and, during drought, by county burn bans adopted by the county judge or commissioners court. When no ban is in place, debris burning is allowed under TCEQ conditions; a county burn ban prohibits or restricts it.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tfsweb.tamu.edu · Full Texas rule →
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