It will be a criminal offence to buy, possess or use fireworks without licence, or to supply fireworks to a person without a licence. It will also be an offence to give fireworks or pyrotechnic articles to a child, or buy them on behalf of a child.
What are the new rules for fireworks in Scotland?
Criminal offence to supply fireworks and pyrotechnics to under 18s. New powers to enforce the safe use of fireworks are to come into force. Legislation making it a criminal offence for anyone to supply fireworks or other pyrotechnic articles to a child or person under 18 comes into effect on 10 October.
Is letting off fireworks illegal in Scotland?
*It is ILLEGAL for the general public to set fireworks off before 6pm and after 11pm in the evening (this extends to midnight on November 5th and 1am on New Year’s Eve, Chinese New Year and Diwali). **It is an offence for anyone under the age of 18 to possess category F2 or F3 fireworks in a public space.
What time can you buy fireworks till Scotland?
Scottish Firework Law Amendments 2021
Fireworks can only be sold between 7am and 6pm. You can only let fireworks off between 6pm and 11pm (previous exceptions for November 5th and NYE for example, still apply). You can only buy up to 5kg NEC (net explosive content) at a time.
Is it legal to buy fireworks in UK?
Buying fireworks
You can only buy fireworks (including sparklers) from registered sellers for private use on these dates: 15 October to 10 November. 26 to 31 December. 3 days before Diwali and Chinese New Year.
Do you need a Licence for fireworks Scotland?
It will become a criminal offence to purchase, acquire, possess, or use an F2 or F3 firework without a licence. It will also become an offence to supply any person with an F2 or F3 firework if that person does not have a licence.
Can I have a bonfire in Scotland?
There are no laws against having bonfires, though it is an offence for the smoke, or the smell of the smoke to cause a statutory nuisance.
Are fireworks legal in Glasgow?
Scots can set fireworks off between 6pm and 11pm, with extensions being made on certain days of the year. Bonfire Night is one of those days, in which you will be able to set fireworks off until midnight.
Can I set off fireworks in my garden UK?
Fireworks and the law
Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm. Exceptions are: Bonfire night: 7am to midnight. New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the following day.
Are flares illegal Scotland?
public place. Is it an offence for an adult to have a firework in their possession if they are not going to a match? No, it is not illegal for a person over 18 years to possess a firework, flare or smoke bomb, but it is illegal for a person over 18 years to let off the firework, flare or smoke bomb in a public place.
What are Category 3 fireworks?
3. Category F3 fireworks are fireworks which present a medium hazard, which are intended for outdoor use in large open areas and whose noise level is not harmful to human health.
Can you buy fireworks in Sainsburys?
Sainsbury’s have said they will continue to ban the sale of fireworks, three years after the ban was first introduced in 2019. However, customers will still be able to buy other seasonal products such as food and drink for Bonfire Night events.
Can I buy Category 4 fireworks?
CAT 4 fireworks are not available to the general public.
What fireworks are illegal in UK?
Category 2 and 3 are ‘adult fireworks’ and are available in shops and supermarkets. These will have Category F2 or F3 on the box. Category 4 fireworks are banned for sale to the public and are for professional displays only. These are available at specialist suppliers.
Can you buy indoor fireworks UK?
Indoor firework packs can be found online and in specialist firework shops. Some toy shops also stock them. Expect to pay £8 to £12 per pack.
Do you need a license to buy fireworks UK?
Apply for a fireworks licence
If you want to buy, possess and use fireworks (except indoor fireworks and sparklers), in Northern Ireland you must have a valid fireworks licence. The closing date for all applications for Halloween firework displays is 21 October 2022.
Can I do fireworks in my garden?
Where CAN I set fireworks off from? If you’re one of those lucky ol’ Londoners with a back garden, that’s the place to do it. You still need to make sure you’re being safe, though. You’ll want to use category 2 (garden) fireworks, which are safely viewable from five, or sometimes eight, metres away.
What age can you buy fireworks in Scotland?
18
Published 10 October 2022
This makes it illegal for anyone to provide a firework, or other pyrotechnic article, to someone under the age of 18. This includes knowingly buying, attempting to buy, giving or – in any way – making available. The offence came into force on 10 October 2022.
Can you call the police for fireworks UK?
If you’re experiencing nuisance noise from a neighbour regularly setting off fireworks on their property between the hours of 7am to 11pm, please report this to your local council . UK night time hours are 11pm to 7am. It’s against the law to set off fireworks during these times.
What can I burn in my garden Scotland?
There are no laws against garden bonfires, but please consider composting or recycling as alternatives to burning waste. Only burn dry waste (not household rubbish), don’t burn rubber or plastic and don’t use fuel to help the fire. If you are bothered by smoke from an outdoor fire please speak to your neighbour.
Are log burners legal in Scotland?
Wood is not an authorised fuel however it can be burnt in an authorised appliance such as a wood burning stove. The Scottish Government has the power to authorise fuels. It is an offence to acquire an ‘unauthorised’ fuel for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an ‘exempt’ appliance.