Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203:clause:6_22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 6 cl 22
Character Range: 343168–344352

22  Declaration of fire danger period
 (1) The Chief Fire Control Officer may declare a fire danger period for a period in an area if the Chief Fire Control Officer is satisfied that weather conditions conducive to the outbreak or spread of fire exist, or are likely to exist, in the area.
Note 1: A fire danger period under this section may be declared in an area that is in a Commonwealth reserve or a public reserve.
Note 2: A declaration under this section may be varied or revoked: see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) (applying because of section 8A of the Interpretation Act 1979).
 (2) Before making a declaration under subsection (1), the Chief Fire Control Officer must consult:
 (a) the Norfolk Island Regional Council; and
 (b) if the area is in a Commonwealth reserve—the Director of the Commonwealth reserve.
 (3) The Chief Fire Control Officer must arrange to have the particulars of the fire danger period broadcast, published, or otherwise communicated to the public, in such manner as the Chief Fire Control Officer thinks fit.
 (4) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect the validity of a declaration under this section.