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North Dakota Open Burning Rules (2026)

Conditional: Open burning of refuse is generally restricted; agricultural crop, land-clearing and right-of-way burning are permissible categories.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Open burning of refuse is generally restricted; agricultural crop, land-clearing and right-of-way burning are permissible categories. Some require a DEQ variance (signed by local health unit + fire dept). No burning of tires, plastics or treated wood.

Official source: deq.nd.gov →

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