Lighting of Fires Restriction Act (Cap. 114).

This Act makes provision for the control on the lighting of fires in areas declared by the Minister to be protcted areas for purposes of this Act. Lighting of a fire or charcoal pit in any forest, plantation or field in a protected area requires a permit from the Chief Agricultural Officer or any person authorized by him or her. A person may appeal to the Agricultural Appeals Tribunal on decisions regarding permits. Removal of tress or replanting of land in case of damage to trees by fire, requires the authorization of the hief Agricultural Officer.