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Fire Control Act.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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