Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 322

    (1)     If fireworks are to be fired electrically—

        (a)     if the firing unit includes a key-operated switch—the key must remain in the control of the permit-holder at all times; or

        (b)     if the firing unit does not include a key-operated switch—

              (i)     the firing unit must be kept in a locked receptacle; and

              (ii)     the key for the receptacle must remain in the control of the holder of the display permit at all times.

    (2)     When testing electrical firing circuits, a person authorised under a fireworks display permit to operate the circuits must ensure that no-one else is present in the immediate area of the fireworks attached to the electrical firing unit.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (3)     An offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.