Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered RegulationsIn these regulations:
"display operator licence" means a licence issued under this part authorising the use of fireworks for fireworks displays.
"display site", for a fireworks display authorised by a fireworks display permit, means the immediate area of the display and the area under the direct control of the permit-holder, including all of the following:
(a) the point of ignition;
(b) the fall-out area;
(c) the area within the largest applicable minimum distance (under regulation 327 (Separation distances for fireworks displays)) from all viewing areas and any protected works.
"effective barrier" means—
(a) a fence, cordon or similar device; or
(b) a body of water or other natural barrier; or
(c) any other way stated in a fireworks display permit of ensuring that separation distances are complied with for the use of fireworks under the permit.
"fireworks display" means a display of fireworks, whether indoors or outdoors, and includes the testing of fireworks for fireworks displays.
Examples
1 an outdoor display of fireworks in association with a public event such as the Canberra Show or an outdoor entertainment (eg a game of football at Canberra Outdoor Stadium)
2 use of theatrical fireworks indoors at a theatre for the performance of a children's pantomime
3 an outdoor display of Chinese firecrackers to celebrate Chinese New Year
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).
"fireworks display permit", for a fireworks display, means a licence issued for this part authorising the conduct of the display.
"ground display fireworks "means fireworks that—
(a) primarily function on the ground; and
(b) project stars, novelty effects or other effects above the ground.
Division 3.4.2 Using fireworks for fireworks displays—general