Section 12

Where the Commissioner is satisfied that any tree or plant, whether growing or not, is imminently dangerous to life or property, the Commissioner may take such measures and do such work as may be necessary to remove the tree or plant or part thereof.

All costs and expenses incurred by the Commissioner under subsection (1) shall constitute a debt due from the occupier of the land to the Board and be recoverable as such.

Where any land, in respect of which measures have been taken or work has been done by the Commissioner under this section, section 9 or 11, has 2 or more occupiers, the occupiers shall be liable jointly for the whole costs and expenses incurred by the Commissioner; and those costs and expenses shall be apportioned in such manner as appears to the Commissioner to be reasonable. [11