25Shire Council may destroy dangerous vegetation or premises

25 Shire Council may destroy dangerous vegetation or premises

(1) The Shire Council may remove or destroy vegetation, or remove, dismantle or destroy premises on land in the Territory, if it is of the opinion that the vegetation or premises may, as a result of an emergency: (a) cause loss of life, prejudice to the safety, or harm to the health, of persons or animals; or (b) destroy or damage property or any part of the environment. (2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not the Shire Council has given a person, who is the owner or occupier of the land, a direction under section 24.