National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998)Chapter 9 : General and Transitional Provisions32. Notices to owners |
| (1) | Where any person is required to give notice to an owner in terms of this Act, he or she must do so— |
| (a) | by hand delivery of the notice; or |
| (b) | by registered mail. |
| (2) | If notice cannot be given to an owner because he or she is absent, notice may be given to the person apparently in charge of the land or, failing such a person, any person over the age of 16 years apparently residing on the land. |
| (3) | If there is no person referred to in subsection (2), notice may be given by leaving a copy of the notice in a prominent place on the land in question. |