140Possession and ignition of fireworks

140 Possession and ignition of fireworks (1) The Minister may, by Gazette notice, approve a period of time (the approved possession period) during which a person may possess, throw, ignite or explode shopgoods fireworks. Note for subregulation (1) Regulation 5D(2) provides that the possession of shopgoods fireworks during an approved period under this regulation is not an offence. (2) A person (other than a permit holder under regulation 141 or 143) may only throw, ignite or explode a firework: (a) if the firework is a shopgoods firework; and

Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985 42 (b) during the approved period. (3) A person must not throw, ignite or explode a firework in a way likely to damage property or injure a person or animal.