98Rules

98 Rules

(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules prescribing matters: (a) required or permitted by this Ordinance to be prescribed by the rules; or (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Ordinance. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), rules may be made for or with respect to the following: (a) the issue of fire permits; (g) the classification of substances as combustible; (h) the constitution, rules and functions of committees; (i) the service of notices or directions given under this Ordinance; (j) the conduct and discipline of members of the Rural Fire Service; (k) the membership, officers, functions and operation of rural fire brigades. (3) To avoid doubt, the rules may not do the following: (a) create an offence or civil penalty; (b) provide powers of: (i) arrest or detention; or (ii) entry, search or seizure; (c) impose a tax; (d) directly amend the text of this Ordinance.