Australian Capital Territory

Australian Consumer Law (ACT) (Decorative Alcohol Fuelled Burners) Extended Interim Ban 2017 (No 1)
Instrument NI2017-91
Made under the
Australian Consumer Law (ACT), s111 (Ban period for interim bans)

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Australian Consumer Law (ACT) (Decorative Alcohol Fuelled Burners) Extended Interim Ban 2017 (No 1).

2	Commencement 
This instrument commences on 21 February 2017. 

3	Interim Ban
I impose an extension to the interim ban in the Australian Capital Territory on devices designed for domestic use producing a flame using alcohol as fuel, primarily for decorative purpose, excluding the following:
•	Those with a power output of more than 4.5 kW;
•	Those that require installation in a fixed position; and
•	Those designed for food warming.

4	Interpretation
	Devices designed for domestic use producing a flame using alcohol as fuel, primarily for decorative purpose are used for heating and display purposes.  The fuel is typically ethanol in liquid or (less commonly) gel form.  The most common form is methylated spirits (ethanol and around 10% methanol) which may also be marketed as bio-ethanol or eco-fuel. 

Shane Rattenbury MLA
Minister for Justice and Consumer Affairs
20 February 2017