(1) This regulation applies to the operator of an aircraft for an aerial work operation whether or not the operator holds an aerial work certificate authorising the operation.
(2) The operator and the pilot in command of an aircraft for a flight involving an aerial work operation each contravene this subregulation if:
(a) either or both of the following apply for the flight:
(i) a person carries or otherwise possesses a firearm on an aircraft;
(ii) a person discharges a firearm while on an aircraft; and
(b) a requirement prescribed by the Part 138 Manual of Standards for the purposes of this paragraph is not met for the flight.
(3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (2).
(4) This regulation applies despite regulations 91.160, 91.165 and 91.190.