New South Wales Consolidated Acts

RURAL FIRES ACT 1997 - SECT 62Z

62Z Objection to notices

(1) A person on whom a fire trail rectification notice has been served under section 62Y may, within 28 days of the service of the notice, lodge an objection to the notice with the fire trail management officer who served the notice stating the grounds of objection, or, if that officer is not available, any other fire trail management officer.

(2) If a person lodges an objection, the fire trail management officer and the person must genuinely attempt to resolve the matter by consultation having regard to--

(a) the provisions of any fire access and fire trail plan applicable to the land that is in force, and

(b) any other matters prescribed by the regulations.

(3) Within 28 days of the lodging of an objection, the fire trail management officer must--

(a) confirm the notice, or

(b) vary the notice, if the fire trail management officer is satisfied that the variation will appropriately address the issue, or

(c) withdraw the notice, if the fire trail management officer is satisfied that there is no longer any need for the notice to be served.

(4) If the fire trail management officer confirms or varies the notice, the officer must give the person who lodged the objection notice of the decision and must specify a time after the notice is given within which the person must comply with the notice as confirmed or varied.