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NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 2019 (S.R. 2019, NO. 76) - REG 14

Division 3 - General use of reserved land Fires generally

(1)  A person must not, on reserved land, use or discard in a manner likely to cause a fire any match, burning or smouldering material or any chemical, explosive or inflammable substance other than in accordance with the Act.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(2)  Subregulation (1) does not apply –
(a) if a fire –
(i) is required in an emergency where fire is needed for survival reasons; and
(ii) is lit in a careful manner; or
(b) to the lighting of, in accordance with these regulations –
(i) a fuel stove; or
(ii) a fire in a designated fireplace; or
(iii) a fire required for cooking or warmth associated with camping.
(3)  A person who lights, maintains or uses a fire on any reserved land –
(a) must ensure that adequate water is available to extinguish the fire; and
(b) must not leave that fire unattended unless it has been completely extinguished; and
(c) must take all reasonable steps to prevent the fire from spreading; and
(d) if the fire spreads, must extinguish the fire and any other fire caused by it.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(4)  The managing authority may erect fire safety signs on any reserved land.
(5)  A person must not contravene a fire safety sign.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.



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