Explosive Substances Amendment Bill 2025

What this bill does

This bill changes the law to allow trained and certified pyrotechnicians (professional fireworks experts) working for fireworks companies to get permits for fireworks displays. Currently, only government officials, municipal corporations, and hotel managers can get these permits.

If passed (voted YES)

• Professional pyrotechnicians employed by fireworks companies can apply for permits to import, possess, and display fireworks
• The Chief Fire Officer must be consulted before any fireworks permits are granted
• Fireworks permit fees increase from $300 to $500

If rejected (voted NO)

• Only government officials, municipal corporations, and hotel managers can continue to get fireworks permits
• Private pyrotechnics companies cannot legally conduct fireworks displays in Bermuda
• Fireworks permit fees remain at $300

Who it affects

This primarily affects professional fireworks companies and pyrotechnicians who want to operate legally in Bermuda, as well as event organizers who may want to hire private companies for fireworks displays.