Paragraph 29 I1I2
Scotland
It is not an offence under section 35(1) (prohibition of pyrotechnic articles in public places) or section 36(1) (prohibition of pyrotechnic articles at designated venues or events) for a person to possess a pyrotechnic article in the circumstances described in that subsection if—
the person is—
a member of the armed forces of Her Majesty,
a member of the armed forces of another country when that member is serving with the armed forces of Her Majesty, or
a member of a cadet force listed in paragraph 30(2),
a member of a cadet force of another country when that member is undertaking activities with a cadet force listed in paragraph 30(2) or the armed forces of Her Majesty,
a member of a service or organisation whose functions (whether as an officer, employee or volunteer) include law enforcement, search and rescue services or the preservation of life, and
the pyrotechnic article is possessed by the person in connection with activities the person is undertaking as a member of such a force, service or organisation.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 1 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 56(2)
- I2
Sch. 1 para. 29 in force at 6.6.2023 by S.S.I. 2023/99, reg. 2, sch.