s 149D
In forceProperty owner not liable for charge for attendance on grass fire
Chapter 4AFire safety, emergencies and dangerous goods
Part 6Charges for services
149D Property owner not liable for charge for attendance on grass fire
(1)
This section applies if—
(a)
a service is provided that involves attending to a grass fire at or on, or endangering, property other than prescribed property; and
(b)
a charge for the service is prescribed by a regulation or fixed by the commissioner.
(2)
The owner of the property is not liable for the charge unless the grass fire was lit by—
(a)
the owner; or
(b)
an agent or employee of the owner acting within the scope of the agency or employment.
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