Can voluntary groups (eg. school PTAs, round tables) be supplied with fireworks prohibited by the regulations?
No. Voluntary groups are regarded as the general public & therefore the same restrictions apply. What does ‘supply’ cover? Actual supply (whether charged for or free issue), offer for supply, possession for supply, etc. How are the regulations enforced? Trading Standards Officers inspect premises & carry out test purchases using child volunteers, to ensure fireworks are not being sold to under 18’s. What is the penalty for breaching regulations? Offenders can be prosecuted in a magistrate’s court & the penalties on conviction are, for each offence, a fine of up to 5000 or a prison sentence of up to six months or both. If you require further information please contact us Enforcement Responsibilities Police – Sale of fireworks on the street. Setting off fireworks in the street. Fire Service – Provide licenses for the sale and storage of fireworks. Trading Standards – Prohibit the sale of fireworks to under 18’s. Prohibit the sale of banned fireworks. Prohibit the splitting of retail boxe
