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expansion, a substantial investment for the County. Like other North Carolina counties, the County receives no State financial support for the construction of judicial facilities as well as the on-going annual facility operation and maintenance; Open Burning/Burning Permits 22) – Orange County believes the statutes related to open burning (Chapter 106 Article 78) should be amended to grant authority to local governments to regulate and prohibit open burning during periods of hazardous forest fire conditions, drought periods, or periods of excessive air pollution. Local fire authorities are best suited to assess local conditions and determine whether those conditions pose a threat to the public health, safety, and general welfare; Herbicide Use Limitations for Right of Way Maintenance 23) -Orange County supports legislation that would further regulate or prohibit the use of herbicides for the clearing and maintenance of easements and rights of way by utilities. North Carolina and specifically Orange County benefit substantially from organic agriculture. The use of herbicides has a significant negative impact on organic agriculture;