Part 2Fireworks licensing

Process for licensing

I110Fireworks licence: conditions and further provision

1

All fireworks licences are subject to the following conditions—

a

a licence is valid only for the person named on the licence and is not transferable,

b

a licence is valid only for the period specified on the licence, and

c

a licensed person must inform the Scottish Ministers of any change of circumstances specified in regulations under subsection (4)(c).

2

The Scottish Ministers—

a

must attach to a fireworks licence any additional conditions specified in regulations under subsection (4)(d)(i), and

b

may attach to a fireworks licence any optional conditions specified in regulations under subsection (4)(d)(ii).

3

If the Scottish Ministers decide to attach an optional condition to a fireworks licence, they must inform the person of the right under section 14 to appeal the decision at the same time as notifying the person of that decision.

4

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—

a

specify the form and content of a fireworks licence,

b

determine the length of time for which licences may be granted,

c

specify the changes of circumstances that a licensed person must inform the Scottish Ministers of, and

d

make provision for any—

i

additional conditions that must be attached to a fireworks licence, and

ii

optional conditions that may be attached to a fireworks licence.

5

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