# Explosives (Fireworks) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996, Regulation 8: Exemptions from general prohibition


Regulation 4(1) and (3) shall not apply to any classified and authorised fireworks stored on premises registered under Section 5 of the Explosives Act 1875 in relation to wholesale or retail trade or in the possession of or purchased or used by
(a) the armed forces of the Crown, or by any department of the Government of Northern Ireland or the Police Authority for Northern Ireland, or by any department of the Government of the United Kingdom, or by the Commissioners of Irish Lights, or by any member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary acting as such;
(b) any fire brigade in the discharge of its duties;
(c) any person for the purpose of the safety or guidance of shipping or aircraft or railways.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/391/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/explosives-fireworks-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/regulation-8
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