S.L. 33.3 ст. 24Use of emission fireworks.

(1) The Commissioner may permit, subject to a positive recommendation by the Committee established in accordance with article 23 of the Ordinance, the use of emission fireworks on

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) holding an operational authorisation issued by the Civil Aviation Directorate within the Authority for Transport in Malta:

Provided that for the purposes of this regulation:

"Civil Aviation Directorate" means the Directorate responsible for all matters connected with civil aviation, including air navigation, the registration of aircraft and aircraft mortgages, the provision of ancillary services and the promotion of Malta as an international centre for aircraft registration and ancillary services;

"emission fireworks" means fireworks which emit sparks, flames or other visual and auditory effects when ignited. These fireworks are designed to produce a display of light and colour by means of the controlled release of pyrotechnic compounds. Pyrotechnics that contain any type of flashes or bangers and, or any type of projectile and, or projected pyrotechnics shall not fall under this definition.

(2) A decision to authorise the use of such Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in accordance with these regulations shall only be issued to a person licensed to manufacture fireworks in terms of the Ordinance and these regulations, provided that such person is also in possession of an operational authorisation to operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or is assisted by a person holding such an operational authorisation.

(3) The applicant shall submit the following documents with his application, along with any other document required by the Commissioner:

(a) proof that he is in possession of the licences and authorisations referred to in sub-regulation (2), either on his own or in partnership with another person;

(b) insurance coverage for the proposed event and the activities to be conducted;

(c) a risk assessment of the intended operation, including measures to mitigate risk in accordance with the methodology prescribed by the Civil Aviation Directorate within the Authority for Transport in Malta; and

(d) flight authorisations by the Civil Aviation Directorate within the Authority for Transport in Malta.

(4) The Commissioner may only issue an authorisation in relation to:

(a) fireworks events organised by the State; and

(b) on condition that the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

(UAVs) do not hover or fly over groups of people.

(5) In the event that the Commissioner permits the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in terms of this regulation, he may impose limits on the number of such vehicles that may be used.