Queensland Consolidated Regulations

EXPLOSIVES REGULATION 2017 - REG 174

174 Use of firework

(1) A fireworks operator must not use a firework in a fireworks display unless—

(a) the fireworks display is organised by a fireworks contractor; and

(b) the firework is supplied to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and

(c) the fireworks operator has taken reasonable steps to ensure the firework will function as it was designed to function.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(2) The fireworks operator must—

(a) use a firework as required under the Queensland fireworks code; and

(b) comply with a lawful instruction given to the fireworks operator by the fireworks contractor; and

(c) take reasonable steps to ensure a person employed by the fireworks operator, or a person otherwise engaged in using fireworks on behalf of the fireworks operator, complies with the Act and the conditions of the fireworks operator’s licence.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.