43Duties and powers of councils and public authorities in relation to fire

43 Duties and powers of councils and public authorities in relation to fire (1) In the country area of Victoria it is the duty of every municipal council and public authority to take all practicable steps (including burning) to prevent the occurrence of fires on, and minimise the danger of the spread of fires on and from— (a) any land vested in it or under its control or management; and (b) any road under its care and management. (2) A municipal council or public authority may— (a) acquire any equipment; (b) do any thing; (c) expend from its funds any amount— that is necessary or expedient for the purpose of fulfilling its duty under subsection (1). (3) If the cost of maintenance of a road is apportioned between municipal councils or public authorities or both the cost of fulfilling the duty imposed by subsection (1) must be apportioned in the same manner. s. 45, 5651 s. 2(1)(i). S. 44 amended by Nos 6956 s. 12(1), 8257 s. 11, 39/1992 s. 5(3)(f)–(h), repealed by No. 5/2012 s. 34. S. 44A inserted by No. 8933 s. 5.