Explosives Regulation 2017
sec.174Use of firework
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sec.174 Use of firework
A fireworks operator must not use a firework in a fireworks display unless— the fireworks display is organised by a fireworks contractor; and the firework is supplied to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and the fireworks operator has taken reasonable steps to ensure the firework will function as it was designed to function. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. The fireworks operator must— use a firework as required under the Queensland fireworks code; and comply with a lawful instruction given to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and take reasonable steps to ensure a person employed by the fireworks operator, or a person otherwise engaged in using fireworks on behalf of the fireworks operator, complies with the Act and the conditions of the fireworks operator’s licence. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.174-ssec.1) A fireworks operator must not use a firework in a fireworks display unless— the fireworks display is organised by a fireworks contractor; and the firework is supplied to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and the fireworks operator has taken reasonable steps to ensure the firework will function as it was designed to function. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.174-ssec.2) The fireworks operator must— use a firework as required under the Queensland fireworks code; and comply with a lawful instruction given to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and take reasonable steps to ensure a person employed by the fireworks operator, or a person otherwise engaged in using fireworks on behalf of the fireworks operator, complies with the Act and the conditions of the fireworks operator’s licence. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
- (a) the fireworks display is organised by a fireworks contractor; and
- (b) the firework is supplied to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and
- (c) the fireworks operator has taken reasonable steps to ensure the firework will function as it was designed to function.
- (a) use a firework as required under the Queensland fireworks code; and
- (b) comply with a lawful instruction given to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and
- (c) take reasonable steps to ensure a person employed by the fireworks operator, or a person otherwise engaged in using fireworks on behalf of the fireworks operator, complies with the Act and the conditions of the fireworks operator’s licence.