AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

FIREWORKS ORDINANCE 1972

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

No. 31 of 1972

	The proposed Fireworks Ordinance 1972 will prohibit the sale, manufacture and importation of explosive type fireworks which contain more than .4 grams of gunpowder or which exceed 1⅝” in length of ¼” in diameter, and skyrockets which contain more than 10 grams of gunpowder or which have pointed nose caps.  The Ordinance will also limit the period during which fireworks may be sold by retail in the A.C.T. to 14 days before the date which is to be celebrated.  The above restrictions will not apply if the fireworks are sold, manufactured or imported for the purposes of a fireworks display conducted by a competent person who has been authorized by the Minister.

	This legislation is largely based on legislation which applies in the State of New South Wales.