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South Carolina Open Burning Rules (2026)
Restricted: State law requires citizens in unincorporated areas to notify the Forestry Commission before burning outdoor yard/land debris (call 800-777-3473 or submit online).
State law requires citizens in unincorporated areas to notify the Forestry Commission before burning outdoor yard/land debris (call 800-777-3473 or submit online). A State Forester's or Governor's burning ban can prohibit it entirely.
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Open Burning Rules in states bordering South Carolina
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- GeorgiaConditional
No GFC permit is required for hand-piled yard debris/natural vegetation (GA Code 12-6-90), but permits ARE required for agricultural & land-clearing burns. EPD bans open burning of yard/land-clearing debris May 1–Sept 30 in 54 north/central GA counties.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gatrees.org · Full Georgia rule →
- North CarolinaConditional
Only natural vegetation may be burned (never trash/man-made items). Yard-waste and land-clearing burns are allowed 8 a.m.-6 p.m. only. An NC Forest Service burn permit is required for vegetation fires more than 100 ft from a dwelling.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: deq.nc.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
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