12Prohibition of burning in particular local government areas

12 Prohibition of burning in particular local government areas

12 Prohibition of burning in particular local government areas

(1) A person must not burn the following matter in the open or in an incinerator—

(a) if in a local government area specified in Schedule 1, Part 1—any matter,

(b) if in a local government area specified in Schedule 1, Part 2—vegetation,

(c) if in a local government area specified in Schedule 1, Part 3—any matter other than vegetation.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—100 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—50 penalty units.

(2) This section does not apply to the burning of matter that is specifically authorised for the purposes of this Division.