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Fire Control Act.

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Keywords

Abstract
This Act prescribes that no person shall light fires to clear land or for similar purpose without the prior written permission of the Chief Secretary or his or her authorized representative. No fires shall be started during a heavy wind or without sufficient help present to control the fire and the fire shall be watched by the person setting it, or by his competent agents, until put out. The Act defines offences and prescribes penalties.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the control of fires used in the clearing of land in the Republic.
Notes
Consolidated version of 2004 of TTC 1966 as amended last in 2003.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No