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Prairie and Forest Fires Act, 1982 (S.S. 1982-83, c. P-22.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting prairie and forest fires.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest fires Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 March 1983.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to prairies and forest fires. It contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein such as, for example, “burning permit area”, “escaped fire”, “fire fighting”, “fire season”, “forest land”, “forest products”, etc. The Act deals with, amongst others, matters such as burning permit areas, provincial fire rangers, municipal fire rangers, municipal by-laws, liability for cost of fire fighting, obtaining assistance in fire fighting, prohibitions during fire season, etc. The Act consists of 39 sections.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Forest Fire Contingency Fund Regulations (R.R.S. c. P-22.1 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: Forest fires, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX