(1)In this Act—
“category F1 firework” means a firework which presents a very low hazard and negligible noise level and which is intended for use in confined areas, including a firework which is intended for use inside domestic buildings,
“category F2 firework” means a firework which presents a low hazard and low noise level and which is intended for outdoor use in confined areas,
“category F3 firework” means a firework which presents a medium hazard, which is intended for outdoor use in large open areas and whose noise level is not harmful to human health,
“category F4 firework” means a firework which presents a high hazard, which is intended for use only by persons with specialist knowledge and whose noise level is not harmful to human health.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—
(a)modify subsection (1) to add, amend or remove categories, types, classifications or descriptions of fireworks,
(b)make further provision about the requirements a person must meet to demonstrate “specialist knowledge” for the purposes of the definition of a “category F4 firework”.
(3)Regulations—
(a)under subsection (2)(a) are subject to the affirmative procedure,
(b)under subsection (2)(b) are subject to the negative procedure.
Commencement Information
I1S. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 56(2)
I2S. 2 in force at 10.10.2022 by S.S.I. 2022/280, reg. 2, sch.