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Rural Fires Act 1997
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#### 89 Issue of permits
89 Issue of permits
> > (1) An appropriate authority may issue to any person a fire permit in writing authorising the person to light a fire on land specified in the permit for the purpose specified in the permit.
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> > (2) An appropriate authority may issue a fire permit for a purpose only if—
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> > > (a) a bush fire hazard reduction certificate has been issued in respect of the purpose, or
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> > > (b) the person confirms the person has obtained all approvals, consents or other authorities required under the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203) or another law, or
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> > > (c) lighting a fire for the purpose does not contravene any other Act or law.
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> **s 89:** Am 2002 No 67, Sch 3 \[9\]; 2002 No 112, Sch 2.21; 2014 No 66, Sch 1 \[1\] \[2\]; 2023 No 42, Sch 4\[7\].