77Grinding, welding or cutting equipment

77 Grinding, welding or cutting equipment (1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person uses grinding, welding or cutting equipment in the open air in such a position that it is likely to result in igniting bush or other flammable material on land: (i) within a fire protection zone; or (ii) within a fire danger area during a fire danger period; and (b) there is not readily available a fire extinguishing device that is: (i) in good working order; and (ii) appropriate to the type of equipment being used and the potential fire hazard. 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. Division 3 Controls in fire management zones