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53.—(1) The market surveillance authority must enforce these Regulations, and RAMS in its application to pyrotechnic articles, or ensure that they are enforced.
(2) In Great Britain, a GB enforcer other than the market surveillance authority may enforce these Regulations and RAMS in its application to pyrotechnic articles.
(3) In Northern Ireland, a NI enforcer other than the market surveillance authority may enforce these Regulations and RAMS in its application to pyrotechnic articles.
(4) Before taking action under paragraphs (2) or (3) a GB enforcer or NI enforcer must notify the market surveillance authority of the proposed action.
(5) The Secretary of State may appoint a person to act on behalf of the Secretary of State for the purposes of enforcing these Regulations and RAMS in its application to pyrotechnic articles.
(6) In Scotland, only the Lord Advocate may prosecute an offence under these Regulations.
(7) In this regulation—
“GB enforcer” means—
a weights and measures authority;
the Health and Safety Executive; or
the Secretary of State;
“NI enforcer” means—
a district council; or
the Secretary of State.
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