(1)  Except as provided by subregulation (2) , a person must not directly handle explosives (including fireworks) if he or she is carrying a naked flame or another kind of exposed live ignition source.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  A person who is using fireworks or safety fuses lawfully does not commit an offence under subregulation (1) merely by striking and using matches or by lighting and using tapers or other kinds of live ignition sources in connection with the immediate firing of those fireworks or safety fuses.