Full Notification

LEBANON COUNTY BURN BAN (30 Days)

By Order of the County Commissioners

Starting Sunday, October 27, 2024, at noon.  

Ending, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at noon, unless extended.

“Open burning” is defined as the ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetative matter involved with land clearing, or any sort of debris) out-of-doors, either in a burn barrel or on the ground. 

The use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills, or the use of tobacco in any form is not covered under county burn bans.  Campfires are allowed in the fire rings that confine and contain the campfire in a designated state, federal, or Department of Environmental Protection licensed campground.  

The resolution shall be enforced by any sworn police officer, including the Pennsylvania State Police.  Any person who violates the provisions of this Resolution commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense, and $300 for the third offense.