31Application for investigation into a fire

31 Application for investigation into a fire

(1) A person may request a coroner to investigate a fire.

S. 31(1A) inserted by No. 31/2013 s. 17.

(1A) The Institute may, on behalf of a coroner, receive a request made by a person under subsection (1).

S. 31(1B) inserted by No. 31/2013 s. 17.

(1B) If the Institute receives a request under subsection (1A), the Institute must refer that request to a coroner as soon as practicable after receiving that request.

(2) If a coroner refuses a request to investigate a fire, the coroner must give written reasons for the refusal to the person who made the request.