Audience A: | The pyrotechnic effect is awesome! |
Audience B: | Pyrotechnic materials can be bought on the Internet Let’s buy some for our next performance! |
Alan Po (singer): | Wait! Pyrotechnic materials are regulated by the Government Buying them online and using them without authorisation are illegal They may easily cause burns and fire hazards You may even be jailed! |
Super: | Maximum fine of $100,000 and six months’ imprisonment on first conviction |
Alan Po (singer): | To use pyrotechnic materials for producing special effects in entertainment programmes you have to apply to the relevant authority for a discharge permit A qualified special effects operator should be in charge Also, plan your escape routes Contact Create Hong Kong to know more |
Super: | Apply for a Permit Discharge Pyrotechnic Materials Safely Contact Create Hong Kong for details www.createhk.gov.hk |