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Part One: Mandatory conditions at point of sale

Question 1 a). Do you agree that a fireworks licensing system should be introduced in Scotland?

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Question 1. b). Please explain your answer

Tighter regulations on the sale and personal use of fireworks is sorely needed. As well as designated areas for fireworks only. No domestic property should be allowed to set of fireworks, it causes unnecessary distress to people with health conditions and animals.

Question 2 a). Do you agree that any licensing system should cover the possession and use of fireworks, in addition to their purchase?

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Question 2 b). Please explain your answer.

Tighter control over the use is needed

Question 3a). Do you agree that a fee to obtain a fireworks licence in Scotland should be introduced?

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Question 3 b). Please explain your answer.

This would cut down on illegal fireworks trade and limit use.

Question 4 a). Do you have any views on how much the licence fee should be?

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Question 4 b). Please tell us your views on how much the licence fee should be.

It should be £50 or more. This would mean that firework displays are primarily then for organisational displays

Question 5 a). Do you agree that successful completion of an online safety course to obtain a fireworks licence in Scotland should be introduced?

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Question 5 b). Please explain your answer.

And should be completed annually.

Question 6 a). Who do you think would be best placed to run and administer the proposed licensing system?

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Option One: Scottish Government
Option Two: National public service organisation or partnership organisation
Option Three: Local authorities
Other.

Question 6 b). Please explain your answer.

Local authorities with a clear audit trail and strict guidelines on who can purchase and use fireworks.

Question 7. Please tell us if you have any other comments on the introduction of a licensing system and the proposed process for how the licensing system would be implemented and managed.

None.

Part Two: Restrict the days fireworks can be sold and set off

Question 8 a). Do you agree with the proposed restrictions on the days fireworks can be used by the general public?

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Yes
No
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Question 8 b). Please explain your answer.

However I feel they don't go far enough

No fireworks should be allowed after midnight. Think of shift workers, elderly, animals.

Question 9 a). Do you agree with the proposed restrictions on the days fireworks can be sold to the general public?

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Question 9 b). Please explain your answer.

I don't feel they are strict enough.

After November 5th no fireworks should be sold until the Christmas period.

Part Three: No-Firework Areas

Question 10 a). Do you agree with the introduction of no-firework areas?

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No
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Question 10 b). Please explain your answer.

However I feel that fireworks should not be allowed to be set off on domestic properties or within 2 miles of anywhere where livestock is kept.

Question 11 a). Do you agree that consideration, introduction and management of no-firework areas should be led by local authorities?

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No
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Question 11 b). Please explain your answer.

As long as guidelines are adhered too and audit trails are in place

Question 12. Please tell us if you have any comments in relation to how communities can be actively involved in considering the feasibility and introduction of no firework areas, and the decision to introduce these.

I feel strongly that fireworks should only be for organised displays with companies that have insurances in place and should not be used by any individual on domestic properties

Question 13. Please tell us if you have any comments on the proposed process for how no-firework areas would be implemented, managed and reviewed.

Police, emergency services and local authority don't have the resources to monitor the fair use.

A website should be created where members of the public can submit videos of those flaunting the rules / dates / times of fireworks with a view to them being admonished or fined. This would also be on their record for future license applications.

Question 14. Please tell us if you have any comments in relation to the enforcement of no-firework areas.

See 13.

Question 15. Please tell us if there are any other issues you think need to be considered in relation to no-fireworks areas.

See 13

Part Four: Proxy Purchasing Offence

Question 16 a). Do you agree with the introduction of a 'proxy purchasing' offence in relation to fireworks to criminalise the supply of fireworks to young people under the age of 18?

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Yes
No
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Question 16 b). Please explain your answer.

Limits injury

Question 17. Please tell us if you have any other comments on Section One of the consultation relating to Fireworks that have not been covered by the other questions above.

None.

Part Five: Impact Assessments

Question 18 a) . Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Business And Regulatory Impact Assessment in relation to the sale and use of fireworks?

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Yes
No
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Question 18 b) . Please explain your answer.

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None

Question 19 a). Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Equality Impact Assessment in relation to the sale and use of fireworks?

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Yes
No
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Question 19 b) . Please explain your answer.

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None

Section Two: Pyrotechnics

Question 20 a). Do you have concerns about pyrotechnic devices being misused?

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No
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Question 20 b). Please explain your answer.

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Frequency and noise pollution along with illegal use of minors for anti social behaviour reasons.

Question 21 a). Do you agree with the introduction of a new offence for being in possession of a pyrotechnic in a public place without reasonable excuse or lawful authority?

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Question 21 b). Please explain your answer.

Should be a fixed penalty fine and also registered with PVG Scotland for those in the scheme. It would make it a more realistic notice of reckless and dangerous behaviours

Question 22 a). Do you agree that police stop and search powers should be extended to allow the police to stop and search where there is reasonable suspicion that an individual is in possession of a pyrotechnic device in a public place without a reasonable excuse?

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Question 22 b). Please explain your answer.

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Especially on football days.

Question 22 c). Please tell us what you consider would be a reasonable excuse for possessing pyrotechnics in a public place?

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None. Unless they are sealed and being transported for an organised display.

Question 23 a). Do you think that police stop and search powers should be wide enough to the extent that it would allow the police to stop and search a vehicle, for example a car, bus, van or tram, where there is reasonable suspicion that there are pyrotechnic devices contained without a reasonable excuse?

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Question 23 b). Please explain your answer.

In the interest of public safety and reduction of anti social behaviour.

Question 24. The Scottish Government recognises that legislation on its own may not end the misuse of pyrotechnic devices. Please tell us if there are other actions you think that the Scottish Government could take to address this issue.

Harsher punishments for those who break the rules.

Fixed penalty notices.

Register it with PVG Scotland scheme as irresponsible behaviours and danger to public safety. It would reduce the instances as PVG would have a duty to report infractions to employers etc.

Question 25. Please tell us if you have any other comments in relation to pyrotechnics that are not covered by the other questions in this section of the consultation.

None.

Part Two: Impact Assessments

Question 26 a) . Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Business And Regulatory Impact Assessment in relation to pyrotechnics?

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Yes
No
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Question 26 b). Please explain your answer.

None.

Question 27 a). Do you have any comments about, or evidence relevant to the draft Equality Impact Assessment in relation to pyrotechnics?

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Yes
No
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Question 27 b). Please explain your answer.

None

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