New South Wales Consolidated Acts

RURAL FIRES ACT 1997 - SECT 89

89 Issue of permits

(1) An appropriate authority may issue to any person a fire permit in writing authorising the person to light a fire on land specified in the permit for the purpose specified in the permit.

(2) An appropriate authority may issue a fire permit for a purpose only if--

(a) a bush fire hazard reduction certificate has been issued in respect of the purpose, or

(b) the person confirms the person has obtained all approvals, consents or other authorities required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 or another law, or

(c) lighting a fire for the purpose does not contravene any other Act or law.