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Emergencies Act 2004
6BMeaning of rural area
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6B Meaning of rural area For this Act, a rural area is an area not within a built-up area. Note 1 The rural fire service is responsible for fire response in rural areas. Note 2 Certain offences apply to owners of land in rural areas (see div 5.6.2 (Controlled activities and offences relating to fire)).