Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, permit required: True; permit issuer: By-law Enforcement Officer or the Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Open-air fire needs signed approval; outdoor fire only in acceptable fire pit; BBQ and outdoor burning appliances permitted with conditions (dry firewood, adult present, extinguisher, 4.5m clearance); fines: $250 first / $1,000 second / $5,000 third+. Source: Outdoor Burning By-law, verified 2026-06-05.
Outdoor Burning By-law
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 3.0(1)
permit issuer
By-law Enforcement Officer or the Fire Chief
s. 3.0(1)
allowed conditions
Open-air fire needs signed approval; outdoor fire only in acceptable fire pit; BBQ and outdoor burning appliances permitted with conditions (dry firewood, adult present, extinguisher, 4.5m clearance)
s. 3.0; s. 4.0
fine range
$250 first / $1,000 second / $5,000 third+
s. 6.0(1)
scout note
Town of Mahone Bay outdoor burning bylaw. Regulates open burning and outdoor fires within town limits.