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FIREWORKS ACT

[RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 146

NOTE: Links below go to act content as it was prior to the changes made on the effective date. (PIT covers changes made from September 6, 2000 to "current to" date of the act.)
SECTIONEFFECTIVE DATE
1August 1, 2024
4August 1, 2024
5August 1, 2024

  Section 1 BEFORE re-enacted by 2016-19-61, effective August 1, 2024 (BC Reg 248/2024).

Definition

1   In this Act, "fireworks" includes cannon crackers, fireballs, firecrackers, mines, Roman candles, skyrockets, squibs, torpedoes and any other explosive designated as a firework by regulation.

  Section 4 BEFORE repealed by 2016-19-62, effective August 1, 2024 (BC Reg 248/2024).

Sale to minor

4   The fire commissioner may designate fireworks that may not be sold to a minor without the written permission of the parent or guardian of the minor.

  Section 5 BEFORE re-enacted by 2016-19-63, effective August 1, 2024 (BC Reg 248/2024).

Permission for public display

5   Fireworks may be sold to and discharged by a person or organization at a public display if the public display is held with the written permission of

(a) the fire commissioner, or

(b) a local assistant of the fire commissioner who has jurisdiction in the fire district where the public display is held.