21Fires generally

21 Fires generally

(1)  In this regulation –

fuel stove means a device for cooking that does not –

(a) affect, or interact with, in any way, soil or vegetation; or

(b) use or burn coal, wood, plant material or any other solid fuel.

(2)  Except as authorised by a permit, a person must not light a fire in Wellington Park.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  Subregulation (2) does not apply –

(a) if a fire –

(i) is required in an emergency where fire is needed for survival reasons; and

(ii) is lit and maintained in a careful manner; or

(b) to the lighting of –

(i) a fuel stove; or

(ii) a fire in a designated fireplace.

(4)  A person who lights a fire in Wellington Park or is a member of a party for whom a fire is lit –

(a) must not leave the fire unattended before it has been extinguished; and

(b) must take all reasonable steps to prevent the fire from spreading.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.