# Fireworks Act 2003, Section 11A: Prohibitions on possession of fireworks – power of search: Scotland

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A constable may search a person without warrant if the constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the person possesses a firework in contravention of a prohibition imposed by fireworks regulations.
(2) A constable may detain a person for such time as is reasonably required to permit a search of the person under subsection (1) to be carried out.
(3) A constable who detains a person under subsection (2) must inform the person of the reason for the detention.
(4) If in the course of a search under this section, a constable discovers a firework which the constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting is being possessed by the person in contravention of a prohibition imposed by fireworks regulations, the constable may seize it.
(5) A person who—
(a) intentionally obstructs a constable in the exercise of the constable's power under subsection (1) or (2); or
(b) conceals from a constable acting in the exercise of the constable's power under subsection (1) any firework whose possession contravenes a prohibition imposed by fireworks regulations,
commits an offence.
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(7) A person who commits an offence under subsection (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/section/11A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fireworks-act-2003/section-11A
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