§ 11-16. Open burning and incineration.  


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  • (a)

    Minnesota Rules, Parts 7005.0705 to 7005.0805 relating to open burning and the issuance of permits for open burning are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth. The city council shall, by resolution, name the person or persons authorized to issue permits on behalf of the city pursuant to Part 7005.0767 of the Rules.

    (b)

    Burnable garbage and refuse may be burned in an incinerator built as an inherent part of a building, and for that purpose only; and approved by the board of health of this municipality, which board of health may obtain the assistance and advise of the state board of health in the approval or disapproval of any such incinerator. Any person having an incinerator and desiring to use it shall apply to the council for a permit; and the council may grant a permit if the incinerator is approved by the local board of health. Installation of an incinerator shall not relieve any household from disposing of household garbage or refuse through a licensed garage and refuse hauler.

(Ord. No. 89-20, § 2, 11-14-89; Ord. No. 93-05, § 1, 3-23-93; Ord. No. 97-11, § 1, 6-10-97)