National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998)Chapter 7 : Offences and Penalties24. Penalties |
| (1) | A person who is guilty of a first category offence referred to in section 25 may be sentenced on a first conviction for that offence to a fine or imprisonment for a period of up to two years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment. |
| (2) | A person who is guilty of a second category offence referred to in section 25 may be sentenced on a first conviction for that offence to a fine or imprisonment for a period of up to one year, or to both a fine and such imprisonment. |
| (3) | A person who is guilty of a third category offence referred to in section 25 may be sentenced on a first conviction for that offence to a fine or community service for a period of up to six months, or to both a fine and such service. |
| (4) | A person who is guilty of a second or third category offence may be sentenced on a second conviction for that offence as if he or she has committed a first or second category offence, respectively. |
| (5) | A court which sentences any person to community service for an offence in terms of this Act must impose a form of community service which benefits the environment if it is possible for the offender to serve such a sentence in the circumstances. |