23Use of motorised machines and implements likely to generate spark

23 Use of motorised machines and implements likely to generate spark

23 Use of motorised machines and implements likely to generate spark

(1) A person must not, in connection with an agricultural, pastoral or similar land use, drive or use a motorised machine in grass, crop or stubble land unless—

(a) the machine is constructed so that heated areas will not come into contact with combustible matter, and

(b) the machine is maintained in a good and serviceable condition to prevent the outbreak of fire, and

(c) the person carries on the machine, or has nearby, prescribed fire safety equipment.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2) A person must not, in connection with an agricultural, pastoral or similar land use, do the following unless the person carries, or has nearby, prescribed fire safety equipment—

(a) carry out welding operations,

(b) use explosives,

(c) use an angle grinder,

(d) use another implement that is likely to generate spark.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3) In this section—

motorised machine includes a vehicle or machine, including a steam-powered machine, that is operated by an internal combustion engine or other fuel burning engine.

prescribed fire safety equipment means any of the following maintained in a serviceable condition—

(a) a knapsack spray pump of 16 litre minimum capacity filled with water,

(b) a liquid type fire extinguisher of 9 litre minimum capacity,

(c) a dry powder type extinguisher of 0.9 kilogram minimum capacity.