87Applications for fireworks display permits

87 Applications for fireworks display permits

(1)  A person may apply to the Secretary, in accordance with regulation 112 , for a fireworks display permit.

(2)  In addition to the requirements of regulation 112 , an application under subregulation (1) must –

(a) state the purpose of the proposed fireworks display; and

(b) nominate, if the applicant is a corporation, a responsible adult and an alternative responsible adult; and

(c) subject to regulation 95 , nominate a pyrotechnician for the proposed fireworks display; and

(d) unless the Secretary otherwise agrees, be lodged at least 21 clear days before the date of the proposed fireworks display.

(3)  For the avoidance of doubt, an application under subregulation (1) that is lodged less than 21 clear days before the date of the proposed fireworks display is void unless the Secretary has otherwise agreed to the application being so lodged.

(4)  A responsible adult nominated in accordance with subregulation (2)(b) is to be the person who will, on behalf of the applicant corporation –

(a) generally oversee and direct the proposed fireworks display; and

(b) monitor and ensure, on the ground, compliance with the permit conditions for the permit holder; and

(c) act, on the ground, as the first contact and liaison point for the emergency services, police and other officials in respect of the proposed fireworks display.

(5)  The alternative responsible adult nominated in accordance with subregulation (2)(b) is to be the person who will assume the role referred to in subregulation (4) if, for illness or any other reason, the relevant nominated responsible adult is unable to discharge that role.

(6)  The pyrotechnician nominated in accordance with subregulation (2)(c) is to be the pyrotechnician who will be responsible for –