This Act applies to all lands within Trinidad and Tobago except to urban areas designated by the Minister pursuant to section 3. The Minister shall appoint a Chief Fire Officer and for every county at least one County Fire Control Officer (sect. 4). The Minister may also establish a Fire Advisory Committee in a county. The County Fire Control Officer may appoint fire guardians under section 7. Sections 8 to 16 concern various matters regarding fire guardians. Section 17 defines the fire season for each year. A person wishing to create a fire in the fires season shall apply to the County Fire Control Officer for a permit (sect. 18). Section 20 concerns the burning of crops. Other provisions of this Act prohibit certain actions, require information to be provided to officers by persons travelling in forests, specify fire prevention measures, grant regulation-making powers to the Minister and define offences. (36 sections)
特立尼达和多巴哥 · 1965-11-24