Michigan Open Burning Laws and Rules

Contact: James Ostrowski (517) 241-8057

Agency: Environmental Quality

R 336.1310 - Air Quality Open Burning Rule (pdf)
R 336.1331 - Priority I and II Areas (pdf)
R 299.4128 - solid waste open burning rule (pdf)

Part 115 (Solid Waste Management) of Act 451

Section 324.11522 - Open burning of grass clippings or leaves; open burning of household waste; open burning of wooden fruit or vegetable storage bins; burning of United States flag. (pdf)

Part 515 (Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires) of Act 451

Section 324.51501 - definitions (pdf)
Section 324.51503 - burning permits, conditions (pdf)
Section 324.51504 - acts prohibited (pdf)
Section 324.51507 - extreme fire hazard conditions; proclamation by governor as to use of fire; prohibited acts (pdf)
Section 324.51510 - intentionally causing fire (pdf)