76Spark arresters

76 Spark arresters (1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person starts an engine on land that is: (i) within a fire protection zone; or (ii) within a fire danger area during a fire danger period; and (b) the engine is not fitted with equipment in good working order designed to prevent the escape of sparks, flames or burning material from the engine's exhaust. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (2) An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability. (3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse. Part 4 Controls on fire activities in zones and areas Division 3 Controls in fire management zones Bushfires Management Act 2016 31