Offence

Every person who– (a) sets fire on, or procures, or aids the setting fire on any land without a licence; or 6 (b) clears, procures, aids the clearing of, any land in contravention of section 7, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and term of imprisonment.