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Oklahoma Open Burning Rules (2026)
Conditional: Open burning of debris is generally allowed but is restricted or prohibited under a county-commissioner or Governor's burn ban, which are common in drought.
Open burning of debris is generally allowed but is restricted or prohibited under a county-commissioner or Governor's burn ban, which are common in drought. Violations are misdemeanors (county ban up to $500; Governor's ban up to $1,000).
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Open Burning Rules in states bordering Oklahoma
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ArkansasConditional
Open burning of yard/land debris is generally allowed when no ban is in effect, but county judges may impose burn bans (up to 60 days) during dry conditions. The Forestry Division monitors fire danger; bans are enforced by sheriffs.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: agriculture.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
- ColoradoConditional
Open burning of yard/land debris (slash, vegetation, wood piles) generally requires a CDPHE smoke permit; small open burns are <50 piles, max 8'x8'x8', out cold by sunset. No barrels/incinerators. Local county/fire approval also required.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cdphe.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
- KansasConditional
Open burning of wastes is prohibited statewide (K.A.R. 28-19-645) except agricultural, residential, and other exempt burns; many burns need a county/local permit and some counties ban open burning in April.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: kdhe.ks.gov · Full Kansas rule →
- MissouriConditional
No statewide permit, but state rule allows burning only of yard/vegetative waste and household refuse (4 units or fewer) that originates and is burned on the same property; trade/demolition waste, tires and trash are prohibited. Local governments may add stricter rules or burn bans.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
- New MexicoConditional
Open/debris burning on non-federal, non-tribal, non-municipal land is allowed only when no state fire restrictions are in effect; restrictions are common in dry months and can ban all agricultural, yard-waste and debris burning. Check local fire dept for permits.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: emnrd.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
- TexasConditional
Outdoor burning is regulated by TCEQ rules and, during drought, by county burn bans adopted by the county judge or commissioners court. When no ban is in place, debris burning is allowed under TCEQ conditions; a county burn ban prohibits or restricts it.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tfsweb.tamu.edu · Full Texas rule →
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