Western Australian Current Regulations

DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2007 - REG 138

138 .         Fireworks, licences authorising use of

        (1)         A person does not have to hold a licence to use a sparkler if it is an authorised explosive.

        (2)         Unless subregulation (1) applies, a person who uses a firework that is an authorised explosive must —

            (a)         if the firework is used at a fireworks event —

                  (i)         hold a fireworks event permit that authorises the use of the firework; or

                  (ii)         hold a fireworks operator licence and be an employee of a person who holds a fireworks event permit that authorises the use of the firework; or

                  (iii)         be supervised by the holder of such a permit or licence that authorises the use of the firework,

                at the time and place and in the circumstances; or

            (b)         otherwise, hold —

                  (i)         a fireworks contractor licence; or

                  (ii)         a fireworks operator licence; or

                  (iii)         a pyrotechnics (special use) licence that authorises the use of the firework at the time and place and in the circumstances.

        Note for this regulation:

                The Act s. 11 (Unlicensed person involved with dangerous goods).

        [Regulation 138 amended: Gazette 16 Mar 2012 p. 1184‑5.]