Sec. 8. (a) A person must have a written permit from the supervisor in charge of real property acquired by the United States under a statute to:
(1) burn brush, grass, or debris; or
(2) set or kindle an open fire;
within one-half (1/2) mile of the real property.
(b) The permit described in subsection (a) must be issued under rules considered necessary for the protection of the real property from uncontrolled fire in consideration of the weather conditions.
(c) A person who knowingly violates subsection (a) commits a Class B misdemeanor.