No, open burning in Argentina is prohibited nationwide under the National Environmental Law (25.675/2002) and provincial decrees, with exceptions for agricultural residues in specific regions under strict permits from the Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable (SAyDS). Recent 2026 compliance shifts emphasize zero-tolerance enforcement in urban areas and stricter penalties for non-compliance.
Key Regulations for Open Burning in Argentina
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National Framework: Law 25.675 mandates that open burning requires prior authorization from provincial environmental authorities, with blanket prohibitions in urban and peri-urban zones. The SAyDS enforces national guidelines but delegates enforcement to provincial agencies like the Ministerio de Ambiente de Buenos Aires or Córdoba’s Secretaría de Ambiente.
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Agricultural Exemptions: Limited exceptions exist for controlled burning of crop residues (e.g., sugarcane in Tucumán or rice in Entre Ríos), but only under provincial permits that mandate wind speed thresholds, buffer zones, and real-time monitoring via satellite (e.g., INTA’s Sistema de Alerta Temprana de Incendios).
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Provincial Variations: Buenos Aires (Decreto 1741/2019) and Santa Fe (Ley 13.273) impose additional restrictions, including seasonal bans (May–October) and mandatory use of smoke dispersion models. Violations trigger fines up to ARS 10 million (2026 adjusted) and criminal liability under Código Penal (Art. 200).