Explosives Regulations 2022
85Restrictions on use of fireworks
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85 Restrictions on use of fireworks
(1) A person must not use Type 2 fireworks or theatrical fireworks except as authorised by a fireworks display permit.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
Note 1
As Type 1 fireworks are exempt explosives, the use of such fireworks (which are specified in Schedule 5 ) is not restricted by these regulations. A person does not have to be a pyrotechnician to use Type 1 fireworks.
Note 2
Also, although Type 2 fireworks are explosives to which these regulations apply, a person does not have to be a pyrotechnician to use such fireworks (though other handling restrictions do apply).
(2) A person must not use Type 2 fireworks unless the person –
(a) is a pyrotechnician; or
(b) is authorised by a fireworks display permit to use those fireworks as part of a fireworks display for Commonwealth Day.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(3) A person must not use Type 3 fireworks unless the person is a pyrotechnician.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(4) A pyrotechnician must not use Type 3 fireworks except as authorised by a fireworks display permit.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.