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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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NATURAL RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 6. TIMBER |
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Chapter 153. PRESCRIBED BURNING |
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Subchapter B. PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD |
Sec. 153.048. CERTIFICATION OF PRESCRIBED BURN MANAGERS
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(a) Minimum standards established by the board for certification as a prescribed burn manager must require the completion of the approved training curriculum to be developed and promulgated by the board and taught by an approved instructor.
(b) The board shall certify a person as a prescribed burn manager if the person:
(1) applies to the board for certification;
(2) demonstrates completion of an approved training program by an approved instructor; and
(3) pays a fee to the board in an amount determined by the board.
(c) The certification is for two years.
(d) A person may renew certification only by completing a continuing education program established by the board.
(e) The board shall maintain a register of certified and insured prescribed burn managers and dates of completion of initial and continuing training.