(1) A person is authorised to use a firework for a fireworks display if the person—
(a) holds a display operator licence authorising the use of the firework for fireworks displays; or
(b) holds a fireworks display permit authorising the use of the firework for the display; or
(c) is an individual engaged (as an employee or contractor) to use the firework for the display under the supervision of a person who holds a display operator licence or a fireworks display permit authorising the use of the firework for a fireworks display.
Note A person who uses a firework without authorisation may commit an offence against the Act, pt 5.1.
(2) However, a person is authorised to use a firework for a fireworks display only if its use is for a display in accordance with these regulations that is authorised by a fireworks display permit.
Note Div 3.4.4 (Fireworks display permits) includes a number of restrictions on the times, places and types of fireworks displays that may be conducted under fireworks display permits.