259General use fireworks

259 General use fireworks (1) For this regulation, each of the fireworks mentioned in table 259, column 2 is a general use firework— (a) if the quantity of pyrotechnic substance in the firework is no more than the quantity mentioned in column 3 for the firework; and (b) if any other condition mentioned in column 3 for the firework is met. Note General use fireworks are exempt explosives, and are taken to be authorised explosives (see div 2.2.1). (2) A declaration under table 259, item 6 is a disallowable instrument. Table 259 General use fireworks item substance etc 1 amorce 0.0075g 2 cap 0.0075g 3 party popper 0.03g 4 snap for a bonbon 0.03g

Kinds of fireworks Part 3.1 item substance etc 5 sparkler (a) 10g pyrotechnic substance for any individual sparkler; and (b) 100g total pyrotechnic substance for all sparklers in same package; and (c) 450mm in length; and (d) designed to be held in the hand; and (e) does not contain magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate 6 any other kind of firework declared by the Minister to be a general use firework any conditions stated by the Minister in the declaration (for example, fixing a maximum quantity of pyrotechnic substance)