South Australian Numbered Acts

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT 2005 (NO 40 OF 2005) - SECT 87

87—Removal of debris from roads

        (1)         If as a result of any work flammable debris is left on or in the vicinity of a road in the country, the person that carried out the work must remove the debris from the road—

            (a)         on being required to do so by the Chief Officer or a council; or

            (b)         if no such requirement is made, on the completion of the work (insofar as to do so is reasonably practicable).

Maximum penalty: $5 000.

        (2)         If a person fails to comply with subsection (1), the Chief Officer or the council of the area may—

            (a)         burn or remove the flammable debris; and

            (b)         recover the cost of so doing as a debt due to it from the person in default.