35Lighting fires

35 Lighting fires (1) A person must not light a fire or keep a fire burning unless: (a) the person has an authorisation for the fire; or (b) the fire is on the person's premises and is: (i) for meal preparation or personal comfort; and (ii) supervised by an adult; and

City of Darwin By-laws 2023 18 (iii) safely contained in a barbecue, fireplace or fire pit constructed of fireproof materials that is: (A) not larger than 1 m 2; and (B) at least 4 m away from any flammable vegetation or other flammable material. (2) A person commits an offence if the person lights a fire or keeps a fire burning contrary to clause (1). (4) A person operating a crematorium or incinerator licensed under a law of the Territory or approved by the City is exempt from Note for by-law 35 The Bushfires Management Act 2016 also provides for the control of fires.