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RURAL FIRES ACT 1997 - SECT 135 Regulations

RURAL FIRES ACT 1997 - SECT 135

Regulations

135 Regulations

(1) The Governor may make regulations, not inconsistent with this Act, for or with respect to any matter that by this Act is required or permitted to be prescribed or that is necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), regulations may be made for or with respect to--
(a) the appointment of fire control officers, deputy fire control officers and acting fire control officers,
(b) appeals under this Act,
(c) the issue of permits,
(d) the establishment of fire breaks,
(e) the use of fire in the open,
(f) the escape of sparks into the open,
(g) the operation of internal combustion engines,
(h) the storage of combustible materials,
(i) the classification of substances as combustible,
(j) the constitution, rules and functions of committees,
(k) the service of notices or directions given under this Act,
(l) conduct and discipline of members of the Service,
(m) the membership, officers, functions and operation of rural fire brigades and groups of rural fire brigades.
(3) The regulations may create offences punishable by a penalty not exceeding 50 penalty units.