AMADOR COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
RULE 307 - AGRICULTURAL BURNING
A. Agricultural Burning.
Any open outdoor fire used in agricultural operations as specified in subdivision B or in the operation or maintenance of a system for the delivery of water for purposes specified in subdivision B. Forest management burning, range improvement burning, or wildland vegetation management burning are allowed under separate Rules (309, 310, and 308, respectively) of this Regulation. (Sections 39011.(a) and 39011.(b))
B. Agricultural Operation.
The growing and harvesting of crops, or the raising of fowl or animals for the primary purpose of making a profit, or providing a livelihood, or the conduct of agricultural research or instruction by an educational institution. Agricultural operations include forest management, range improvement, improvement of land for wildlife and game habitat, or disease or pest prevention. (Section 39011.(a))
C. Agricultural Wastes
A. Agricultural burning is allowed by complying with the following Rules:
B. Burning conducted by a public agency or through a cooperative agreement or contract involving a public agency, shall comply with Rule 308, instead of this Rule.
A. Burning empty sacks or containers which contained pesticides or other toxic substances is exempt form Rule 307.2, provided that the sacks or containers are within the definition of Agricultural Waste, as defined in Rule 307.1.C. (CCR, Title 17, Section 80100.(b))
B. Burning for the purpose of residential maintenance on agricultural property is exempt from Rule 307.2, provided that the burning meets all the requirements of Rule 311.5, A through E.