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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 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 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.

Purchase should also include a disclosure of where and when they are to be used.

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 needs to be proportionate if community groups are to make use of it.
It should be enough to make sure that it would have to be an organised, funded event and too much for an individual. Perhaps in the region of £75.

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.

I think it is essential that a course is completed. There would have to be some sort of identification/ face to face element to ensure the person taking the test is the one who will actually be operating the fireworks.

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.

LA’s already operate a number of licensing activities and have enforcement officers. Fund this existing framework to extend to 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.

I think events need to be licensed too.
No individual member of the public should be able to buy fireworks for a private event. All events should be notified to the local authority and permission given, which would include the date/time/location/safety being assessed by an officer.

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.

Limit use to 5th Nov, 31st Dec/1st Jan, 1st day Chinese NY, 1st day Dwaili only.

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.

Limit to 3 days before each of the dates in 8b

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.

It is essential that there are quiet areas people can go around these dates.

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.

Ensure LAs are funded

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.

Through community councils, citizens panels etc.
In addition, but not solely, online engagement/ plan of areas.

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 would have to respond to reports.
LA maintain a plan of all areas.

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

Police would have to respond to reports. LA don’t have that response capacity.

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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