Two counties in England can fine people who use wood stoves
Winter is over and the Agenda madness continues. Residents of South Gloucestershire who use log burners could face fines of £175 for a first offense and £300 if it happens again under new rules. The council has approved the introduction of these financial penalties within the district's smoke control area, but it is not a complete ban on domestic solid fuel, fires or stoves (yet). This follows a similar decision made by Bristol City Council last September.1
A report presented to the South Gloucestershire Council cabinet on Monday, April 15, stated: "Enforcement action will not be necessary if authorised fuels or a Defra-approved appliance are used but may apply to a small number of solid fuel appliances especially if operated in a way that does not comply with the regulations. This is not a complete ban on burning fuels or of fires, burners or stoves but aimed at ensuring fuels and devices are used more efficiently.
"Smoke from outdoor burning is not covered by smoke control area rules. This therefore excludes from enforcement action barbecues, chimineas, pizza ovens and bonfires which are outside and not in a building."
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/residents-risk-300-fines-using-9229077