Part 3Restrictions on supply and use of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles

Compensation

25Compensation for specialist firework businesses affected by section 22

1

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for or about the payment of compensation to relevant persons in consequence of—

a

the coming into force of section 22, or

b

the coming into force of a modification under section 22(6) which further limits the days on which fireworks may be supplied.

2

In subsection (1), a “relevant person” is a person whose trade or business was wholly or mainly concerned with the supply, distribution or importation of fireworks in Scotland immediately before the coming into force of section 22 or a modification of the kind described in subsection (1)(b).

3

Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), regulations under that subsection may—

a

make further provision about who qualifies as a relevant person,

b

set out the circumstances in which compensation is payable,

c

make provision about the calculation of compensation,

d

set out the procedure to be followed in connection with claiming compensation,

e

provide for the review of decisions made under the regulations, and

f

make provision about appeals against decisions made under the regulations.

4

Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.