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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

Too many fireworks being set off throughout the year

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.

Should cut down on individuals buying and using them

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 will be a deterant

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.

Make it expensive and available to registered companies only

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.

Safety measure

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.

Will have better knowledge of local area

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.

As an animal lover I think there should be restrictions on when these can be used and availability of silent displays

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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Question 8 b). Please explain your answer.

My dog is terrified, if I knew when they were allowed I could better prepare her for this

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.

See above

Part Three: No-Firework Areas

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

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Question 10 b). Please explain your answer.

Better able to avoid for animal well being

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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Question 11 b). Please explain your answer.

Better local knowledge

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.

Community planning

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

Make use of fines

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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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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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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No
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Section Two: Pyrotechnics

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

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Question 20 b). Please explain your answer.

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Attacks on emergency services and concern for my animals

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

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Only as part of an licenced company during agreed times

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 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.

Stop the sale of these completely

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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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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