Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill [AS INTRODUCED] CONTENTS Section P ART 1 K EY CONCEPTS 1 Meaning of “firework” and “pyrotechnic article” 2 Categories of fireworks P ART 2 F IREWORKS LICENSING Fireworks which require a licence 3 Application of Part Fireworks licensing 4 Requirement to have fireworks licence 5 Supply of fireworks to unlicensed persons Process for licensing 6 Applying for fireworks licence: general requirements 7 Applying for fireworks licence: mandatory requirements 8 Fireworks training course 9 Grant of fireworks licence 10 Grant of fireworks licence subject to conditions 11 Register of fireworks licence applications and licensed persons 12 Revocation of fireworks licence 13 Notification of convictions and cancellation of fireworks licence 14 Appeals Offences relating to fireworks licence applications 15 False statements 16 False or altered licences and documents General 17 Power of Scottish Ministers to make arrangements for certain functions 18 Power to make further provision 19 Regulations: consultation SP Bill 10 Session 6 (2022) ii Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill P ART 3 R ESTRICTIONS ON SUPPLY AND USE OF FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES Application of Part 20 Application of Part Prohibition on supply to children 21 Prohibition on providing fireworks or pyrotechnic articles to children Days of supply and use of fireworks 22 Restriction on days of supply of fireworks 23 Restriction on days of use of fireworks Compensation 24 Compensation for specialist firework businesses affected by section 22 P ART 4 F IREWORK CONTROL ZONES 25 Application of Part 26 Firework control zones 27 Prior consultation on proposals 28 Publication of decision on proposal 29 Review of operation and effectiveness 30 Power to make further provision 31 Guidance P ART 5 P YROTECHNIC ARTICLES AT CERTAIN PLACES OR EVENTS 32 Application of Part 33 Prohibition of pyrotechnic articles at certain places or events 34 Designation of venues or events P ART 6 E XEMPTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT Exemptions 35 Exemptions from offences in Act Powers of local weights and measures authorities 36 Powers of local weights and measures authorities Powers of constables 37 Power of entry etc. with warrant 38 Search for fireworks or pyrotechnic articles without warrant Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill iii Offences in relation to enforcement 39 Offence of obstructing officer of a local weights and measures authority 40 Offence of impersonating officer of a local weights and measures authority Miscellaneous 41 Time limit for prosecution of offences 42 Certificates as to proof of having fireworks licence 43 Forfeiture and disposal of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles 44 Individual culpability for offending by an organisation P ART 7 G ENERAL PROVISIONS 45 Interpretation 46 Regulations 47 Ancillary provision 48 Crown application: criminal offences 49 Crown application: powers of entry 50 Commencement 51 Short title Schedule 1—Exemptions Schedule 2—Investigatory powers of a local weights and measures authority 1 Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill Part 1—Key concepts THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO PUBLISHED: Explanatory Notes (SP Bill 10-EN), a Financial Memorandum (SP Bill 10-FM), a Policy Memorandum (SP Bill 10-PM), a Delegated Powers Memorandum (SP Bill 10-DPM) and statements on legislative competence (SP Bill 10-LC).