Why does the state require permits for open burning?
The State of Colorado and Routt County regulate open burning to help protect public health and the environment in Colorado. Open burning pollutes the air and poses a fire hazard. The air pollution created can cause serious health problems, obscure visibility, soil nearby surfaces, and create annoying odors.

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1. What is open burning?
2. Why does the state require permits for open burning?
3. What types of open burning are permissible with a permit?