FORESTS ACT 1958 - SECT 100B Regulations for cutting or taking away fallen or felled trees in firewood collection areas during firewood collection seasons

FORESTS ACT 1958 - SECT 100B

    (1)     The Governor in Council may make regulations for or with respect to cutting or taking away fallen or felled trees in firewood collection areas during firewood collection seasons, including regulations for or with respect to—

        (a)     days on which fallen or felled trees may be cut or taken away; and

        (b)     the manner in which fallen or felled trees may be cut or taken away; and

        (c)     use of vehicles and equipment in firewood collection areas; and

        (d)     protection of the environment in firewood collection areas; and

        (e)     public safety in firewood collection areas.

    (2)     The regulations—

        (a)     may be of general or limited application; and

        (b)     may differ according to differences in time, place or circumstance; and

        (c)     may impose penalties not exceeding 20 penalty units for contravention of the regulations.

S. 100C inserted by No. 46/2021 s. 7.