Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) If a person uses a general use firework the person must use it in accordance with any instruction written on, or provided with, the firework.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
Example of written instruction
an instruction provided with a package of sparklers (which are general use fireworks) that states ‘Keep burning end or sparks away from clothing or other flammable material'
Note An example is part of the regulations, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
(2) An
offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.
Part 3.3 Consumer fireworks
Division 3.3.1 Preliminary