History — 601.17

601.17 (1) Section 601.15 does not apply to (a) persons who are operating an aircraft at the request of, or with the authorization of, an appropriate fire control authority for the purpose of assisting the fire control authority in the conduct of its operations; (b) persons who are operating an aircraft with the authorization of the Minister issued under subsection (2); or (c) Department of Transport personnel who are operating an aircraft in the performance of duties related to surveillance and the enforcement of aviation legislation. (2) On receipt of an application in writing, the Minister shall issue a written authorization permitting the applicant to operate an aircraft if the Minister is of the opinion that operating the aircraft is necessary for the safety of the public or to support the operation of an aerodrome that is in or adjacent to the forest fire area. (3) The Minister may specify conditions in the authorization governing the operation of the aircraft as are necessary for its safe and proper operation. (4) No person shall operate an aircraft under the authorization unless the authorization is on board and the aircraft is operated in accordance with any conditions spe…