Fire Control Act. Country/Territory Marshall Islands Document type Legislation Date 1966 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the control of fires used in the clearing of land in the Republic. Subject Forestry Keyword Forest fires Forestry protection measures Authorization/permit Land clearing Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act prescribes that no person shall light fires to clear land or for similar purpose without the prior written permission of the Chief Secretary or his or her authorized representative. No fires shall be started during a heavy wind or without sufficient help present to control the fire and the fire shall be watched by the person setting it, or by his competent agents, until put out. The Act defines offences and prescribes penalties. Full text English Website www.paclii.org