Regulation 4 Prohibition on the possession, purchase, sale or use of fireworks

Subject to regulation 6, the possession, purchase, sale or use of fireworks shall be prohibited except under licence issued by the Secretary of State.

The possession, purchase, sale or use of the firework known as the “banger” is prohibited.

The use of any firework outdoors after 11.00 p.m. and before 7.00 a.m. is prohibited except under licence.

For the purpose of this regulation any person who has with him a “banger”, howsoever called, the proof to the contrary of which shall be on him, shall be guilty of an offence.