(1)  A person may apply to the Competent Authority for a fireworks permit to purchase, handle or use fireworks for a fireworks display.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be made at least 21 days before the time of the intended purchase, handling or use; and

(b) specify the place, date and time of the intended fireworks display; and

(c) be accompanied by the applicable fee set out in the Dangerous Goods (Fees) Regulations 1998 .

(3)  The Competent Authority must give a copy of the application to –

(a) the Commissioner of Police; and

(b) the Chief Officer of the Tasmania Fire Service; and

(c) the general manager of the municipal area in which the fireworks display is intended to be held.

(4)  The Competent Authority may –

(a) grant the application, with or without conditions; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(5)  If the application is granted, the Competent Authority must issue the permit.

(6)  If the application is not granted, the Competent Authority must give the applicant notice of the refusal and any reasons for the refusal.