South Australian Numbered Acts

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT 2005 (NO 40 OF 2005) - SECT 90

90—Burning objects and material

        (1)         A person must not smoke in the open air in the country within 2 metres of flammable bush or grass (but this prohibition does not operate within a municipality or township).

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

Expiation fee: $160.

        (2)         A person must not, without lawful excuse, drop or throw a burning object or material from a vehicle.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.

        (3)         A person must not, without lawful excuse, drop or throw a burning object or material in circumstances in which it may come into contact with flammable material and cause a fire in the country.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.

        (4)         A person must not, without lawful excuse, drop or throw any material capable of causing a fire in circumstances in which it may cause a fire in the country.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.