42Application for investigation into a fire or an explosion

42 Application for investigation into a fire or an explosion

(1)  A person who the coroner considers has a sufficient interest in a fire or an explosion may request a coroner to investigate the fire or explosion.

(2)  If a coroner refuses a person's request to investigate a fire or an explosion, the coroner must give reasons in writing for the refusal to the person, the Attorney-General and the Chief Magistrate.

(3)  A person who asks a coroner to investigate a fire or an explosion must give to the coroner any information which may help the investigation.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.