Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 259

    (1)     For these regulations, each of the fireworks mentioned in table 259.1, 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 259.1 item 6 is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

Table 259.1     General use fireworks

column 1 item	column 2 kind of firework	column 3 maximum quantity of pyrotechnic substance etc
1	amorce	0.0075g
2	cap	0.0075g
3	party popper	0.03g
4	snap for a bonbon	0.03g
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 in writing to be a general use firework	any conditions stated by the Minister in the declaration (for example, fixing a maximum quantity of pyrotechnic substance)