{
 "topic": "open-burning",
 "label": "Open burning & fires",
 "question": "Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/open-burning/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/amherst/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/amherst/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Fires and Burning of Materials By-Law C-07",
   "document_number": "C-07",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/amherst/open-burning/bylaw-c-07/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fires and Burning of Materials By-Law C-07, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First $250; second $500; third $1,000; fourth $1,500 (statutory $100-$10,000). Permit issuer: Fire Chief (special burning permit for situations not defined in by-law)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fire By-law 2023",
   "document_number": "2023",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/open-burning/bylaw-2023/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire By-law 2023, verified 2026-09-27. Permit issuer: Fire Chief (only for training fires)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fire By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/open-burning/outdoor-fire-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/berwick/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/berwick/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fire Bylaw (No. 32)",
   "document_number": "32",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/berwick/open-burning/bylaw-32/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire Bylaw (No. 32), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Chapter 18 — Fire Protection By-Law",
   "document_number": "18",
   "adopted_date": "2012-09-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/open-burning/chapter-18/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Chapter 18 — Fire Protection By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250-$5,000. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or Fire Inspector (for religious/ceremonial open fires only)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Burning By-law No. B-400",
   "document_number": "B-400",
   "adopted_date": "1999-05-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/open-burning/bylaw-b-400/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Burning By-law No. B-400, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100-$5,000; default imprisonment up to 30 days. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003132",
   "name": "Chester",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/chester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/chester/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/chester/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fire By-law No. 142",
   "document_number": "142",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/chester/open-burning/bylaw-142/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Chester, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Outdoor Fire By-law No. 142, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fire By-law — Chapter 9",
   "document_number": "9",
   "adopted_date": "2023-06-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/open-burning/chapter-9/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire By-law — Chapter 9, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First $500-$1,000; second $1,000-$2,500; third or subsequent $2,500-$5,000 (default imprisonment up to 30 days)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Open Air Burning By-Law 21-06",
   "document_number": "21-06",
   "adopted_date": "2021-12-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/open-burning/bylaw-21-06/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-Law 21-06 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200-$10,000; plus $500 if a fire department is dispatched; $100 payment in lieu within 14 days. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (provincial Burning Permit); fire chief may extinguish non-compliant fires."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "A By-law Respecting Outdoor Fires No. 2018-04",
   "document_number": "2018-04",
   "adopted_date": "2018-11-05",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/open-burning/bylaw-2018-04/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by A By-law Respecting Outdoor Fires No. 2018-04, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: fine not exceeding $500.00; $250.00 payment in lieu of prosecution."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law O-109 Respecting Open Air Burning",
   "document_number": "O-109",
   "adopted_date": "2010-10-19",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/open-burning/bylaw-o-109/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by By-law O-109 Respecting Open Air Burning, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250-$10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "CH78 — Outdoor Fire",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/open-burning/ch78-outdoor-fire/",
   "answer": "The Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: CH78 — Outdoor Fire, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003144",
   "name": "Kings",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kings/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kings/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law 63 — Open Burning and Smoke Control",
   "document_number": "63",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kings/open-burning/bylaw-63/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by By-law 63 — Open Burning and Smoke Control, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 and not more than $5,000; $100 penalty payment within 14 days."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Open Air Fires By-Law (By-Law 107)",
   "document_number": "107",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/open-burning/bylaw-107/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Fires By-Law (By-Law 107), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250-$5,000. Allowed conditions: Open air fires prohibited; permitted: cooking in certified BBQ or acceptable fire pit/fireplace using clean fuel; fire dept training."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Burning By-law No. 928",
   "document_number": "928",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/open-burning/bylaw-928/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Burning By-law No. 928, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding $2,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Town of Lunenburg through the Building/Fire Inspector."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Burning By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/open-burning/outdoor-burning-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Burning By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250 first / $1,000 second / $5,000 third+. A permit is required. Permit issuer: By-law Enforcement Officer or the Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Public Safety (No. 213) — Chapter 18",
   "document_number": "213",
   "adopted_date": "2011-05-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/open-burning/chapter-213/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Public Safety (No. 213) — Chapter 18, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100-$5,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or appointed officer."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law #16 — Fire Prevention By-Law",
   "document_number": "16",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/open-burning/bylaw-16/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law #16 — Fire Prevention By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250 first / $1,000 second / $5,000 third. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Town of Mulgrave (Burning Permit for commercial enterprises)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Fire and Burning Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/open-burning/fire-and-burning-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire and Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third $500-$10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/oxford/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/oxford/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Fires and Burning of Materials Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1993-08-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/oxford/open-burning/fires-and-burning-of-materials-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fires and Burning of Materials Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief. Allowed conditions: No outdoor burning except as permitted; barbecue/outdoor cooking of charcoal or flammable materials for food preparation exempt."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003154",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fire By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2012-05-30",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/open-burning/outdoor-fire-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third $500-$10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief, Fire Inspector or Designate."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003155",
   "name": "Port Hawkesbury",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fire By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2012-10-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/open-burning/outdoor-fire-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 (first $250, second $1,000, third $5,000). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003156",
   "name": "Queens",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/queens/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/queens/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/queens/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. 2 - Burning",
   "document_number": "2",
   "adopted_date": "1998-03-16",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/queens/open-burning/bylaw-2/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by By-law No. 2 - Burning, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $50-$500; default imprisonment up to 30 days. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Officer of the Fire Department for Liverpool (Issuing Authority)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Fire Prevention and Open Burning By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2010-05-19",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/open-burning/fire-prevention-and-open-burning-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention and Open Burning By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding $500.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stellarton/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stellarton/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Fire Burning By-Law #53",
   "document_number": "53",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stellarton/open-burning/bylaw-53/",
   "answer": "The Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Burning By-Law #53, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Burning of Brush, Wood and Yard Debris Bylaw No. 59",
   "document_number": "59",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/open-burning/bylaw-59/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Burning of Brush, Wood and Yard Debris Bylaw No. 59, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $500.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chiefs."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 2023-01: Outdoor Fires",
   "document_number": "2023-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/open-burning/bylaw-2023-01/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law 25: Removal of Ashes and Outdoor Wood Furnace and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100.00-$5,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: development officer for the Town of Trenton."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fires Bylaw No. 853",
   "document_number": "853",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/open-burning/bylaw-853/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fires Bylaw No. 853, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $100 and not more than $5,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/west-hants/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/west-hants/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Outdoor Fires By-law RO-001",
   "document_number": "RO-001",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/west-hants/open-burning/bylaw-ro-001/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fires By-law RO-001, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250-$5,000; Notice of Violation $100. Permit issuer: Fire Chief (for situations not otherwise defined, via special arrangement)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/wolfville/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/wolfville/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Chapter 71 - Outdoor Fire Bylaw",
   "document_number": "71",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/wolfville/open-burning/chapter-71/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Chapter 71 - Outdoor Fire Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $200.00 first offence, $400.00 second, $900.00 third and subsequent. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/open-burning/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/open-burning.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Open-Air Burning Bylaw (TOY 79)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-11-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/open-burning/open-air-burning-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open-Air Burning Bylaw (TOY 79), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief."
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