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Chapter 4 of Title 22 of the Chuuk State Code - Fire Control.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Territorial subdivision
Chuuk
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest fires
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter imposes a requirement of a permit for the lighting of fires for purposes of clearing land. A permit shall be obtained from the Governor or his or her authorized representative. The Act also prohibits the lighting of fires during heavy wind and without proper assistance, requires control of the fire, defines offences and prescribes penalties for such offences.

Full text
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Website
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