Accidental Fires Act (Cap. 74)
Made 1961-07-31 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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About this law
- Language
- English
- Kind
- Act
- Organisation
- Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Country
- Bahamas
- Subjects
- Forestry, Cultivated plants
- Keywords
- fire management, hazards, liability/compensation
- Categories
- agriculture
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CHAPTER 74 ACCIDENTAL FIRES CHAPTER 74 ACCIDENTAL FIRES An Act to amend the law relating to accidental fires. 20 of 1961 [Commencement 31st July, 1961] 1. This Act may be cited as the Accidental Fires Act. Short title. 2. Notwithstanding any law, usage or custom to the contrary, no action, suit, or process whatsoever shall lie, or be taken, maintained or prosecuted against any person by reason of any damage or injury resulting from any fire which shall begin accidentally: Relief from liab Provided that nothing herein contained shall affect the civil liability of any person for any negligent or wilful act or omission or the criminal or contractual liability of any person.