How is Burn Ban defined in a legal contract?
- Burn Ban means a situation referred to as an 'air pollution episode' or a 'period of impaired air quality'. Seen in 5 SEC filings
- Burn Ban means a complete prohibition on open air burning within a given municipality for reasons determined by the relevant fire authority. Seen in 2 SEC filings
- Burn Ban means a designated period where no open air burning is allowed within a given jurisdiction. Seen in 2 SEC filings
- Burn Ban means a restriction or prohibition on open-air fires issued by the relevant fire authority or their representative, that effectively revokes all issued burn permits due to a high or extreme fire weather index or other hazardous conditions. Seen in 1 SEC filing
- Burn Ban means a temporary measure put into effect by the fire chief or their representative, with the aim of preventing human-caused fires when the fire hazard is extreme or when firefighting resources are limited. Seen in 1 SEC filing
Please note that the term 'Burn Ban' varies in definition based on context, and the specifics of the legal contract, so the above definitions may not cover all potential meanings of the term. Always consult with a legal professional when interpreting legal terms and conditions.
Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.
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Which definition should you use?
🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.
Genie Definition 1
- Burn Ban means a designated period prohibiting open-air burning due to impaired air quality or high fire risk, established by a [fire authority].
Relevant Contract Types
- Environmental Compliance Agreement
- Fire Safety Agreement
- Public Land Use Contract
- Outdoor Event Contract
- Construction Contract
Relevant Circumstances
- Occurrence of high fire risk or hazardous weather conditions
- Extreme or prolonged air pollution episodes
- Events or activities involving open-air burning scheduled within the period of the burn ban
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
- Burn Ban means a temporary measure restricting fires to prevent human-caused fires when conditions are hazardous or resources are lacking, designated by a [fire authority].
Relevant Contract Types
- Fire Safety Compliance Agreement
- Natural Resource Management Agreement
- Facility Use Agreement
- Recreational Land Use Contract
Relevant Circumstances
- Extreme fire hazard conditions or limited firefighting resources
- Determine to prevent human-caused fires
- Planning for outdoor activities involving open fires within the period of the burn ban
Relevant Sectors
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