(1) The Governor may, on the recommendation of the Minister,
exempt a relevant council from making a rural fire brigade contribution if the
Governor is satisfied the danger from bush fires in the council's area is
negligible.
(2) If a relevant council has been exempted under this section
from making rural fire brigade contributions, no payment is to be made in or
towards the purpose specified in section 118 for the benefit of the council's
area.
