Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Regulations Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) The director-general may, in writing, exempt a permit-holder from the following in relation to the conduct of a stated outdoor fireworks display:
(a) the requirement to comply with the minimum separation distance that applies for section 327 (1) (b) (i) and (iii) for the fireworks;
(b) the requirement to comply with the defined minimum separation distance that applies for section 329 (4) (b) (i) and (iii) for the fireworks.
(2) However, the director-general may grant an exemption only if satisfied that the permit-holder has—
(a) conducted a risk assessment identifying hazards and risks arising because of the exemption; and
(b) as far as reasonably practical, implemented control measures to eliminate the hazards or minimise the risks (if any).
Note An exemption may be conditional (see Act, s 217 (2)).
(3) In this section:
"defined minimum separation distance"—see section 329 (6).