39Power to give directions

39 Power to give directions

(1) The Minister may give directions that the Minister considers necessary to any person in connection with the prevention, control or suppression of a bush fire that the Minister has taken charge of, or in relation to which the Minister is taking measures, under this Division. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is given a direction under subsection (1); and (b) the person fails to comply with the direction; and (c) the person is not a police officer.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 months, or 50 penalty units, or both.

(3) This section has effect despite anything to the contrary in this or any other Ordinance. (4) Nothing in this Division enables the Minister to commandeer equipment or resources (human or otherwise).