Can a community enact local ordinances to allow open burning?

Local ordinances cannot be less strict than the state law described here. They can be more strict, however.

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1. What does the Ohio EPA consider "open burning"?
2. Why do Ohio laws prohibit some many types of open burning?
3. What materials can never be burned?
4. What types of open burning are permitted in restricted areas?
5. Does Ohio EPA ever allow exceptions?
6. Can a community enact local ordinances to allow open burning?
7. What will happen if I am caught illegally open burning?