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Forestry Act 1959
sec.61UApplication of ss 62 to 62C
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### sec.61U Application of ss 62 to 62C
Sections 62 (1) and (1A) , 62A (2) , 62B (2) and 62C (1) do not apply to a person who lights a fire—
that is authorised under the Fire Services Act 1990 , chapter 4A, part 1 ; or
to perform a duty under this Act.
A plantation operator or plantation officer is not a person performing duties under this Act for this section: see section 18C .
See the Fire Services Act 1990 , sections 145C and 145D , for provisions about permits to light fires on land, including in a licence area.
s 61U ins 2014 No. 41 s 26
amd 2024 No. 22 s 92 sch 1
- (a) that is authorised under the Fire Services Act 1990 , chapter 4A, part 1 ; or
- (b) to perform a duty under this Act.
- 1 A plantation operator or plantation officer is not a person performing duties under this Act for this section: see section 18C .
- 2 See the Fire Services Act 1990 , sections 145C and 145D , for provisions about permits to light fires on land, including in a licence area.