86GBurning garbage and refuse etc.

86G Burning garbage and refuse etc.

(1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person lights a fire to destroy household garbage or refuse, or to destroy an animal carcass; and (b) the person lights the fire during the bush fire danger period; and (c) the fire is not surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible matter for a distance of at least 5 metres from the fire; and (d) either or both of the following apply: (i) the fire is not lit in an incinerator designed to prevent the escape of sparks and burning material; (ii) the fire is not lit in accordance with the conditions of a fire permit authorising the person to light the fire.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) Subsection (1) does not affect the operation of any law that prohibits or regulates the lighting of fires.