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Emergencies Act 2004
114Declaration of total fire ban
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114 Declaration of total fire ban (1) This section applies if the commissioner is satisfied that— (a) severe weather conditions conducive to the spread of fire exist or are likely; or
(b) because of the number, nature or location of any existing fires, it is appropriate to declare a total fire ban. (2) The commissioner may, in writing, declare a ban (a total fire ban). (3) A declaration— (a) must state the period the total fire ban is in force; and (b) may apply to all or part of the ACT.