Section 24 Restriction on days of use of fireworksI1

Scotland Not yet in force

(1)

It is an offence for a person to use fireworks to which this section applies on days other than those specified in subsection (3).

(2)

A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable, on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (or both).

(3)

The use of fireworks to which this section applies is permitted only between the following days (inclusive of the first and last day specified)—

(a)

7 April to 16 April,

(b)

27 October to 12 November,

(c)

26 December to 2 January,

(d)

the 3 days immediately preceding the first day of Chinese New Year to the seventh day after the first day of Chinese New Year,

(e)

the 3 days immediately preceding the first day of Diwali to the seventh day after the first day of Diwali.

(4)

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify subsection (3) to add, amend or remove a day or a period of days.

(5)

Regulations under subsection (4) are subject to the affirmative procedure.

(6)

This section is subject to section 38 and schedule 1 (exemptions).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 56(2)