Firework control zones: guidance for local authorities

Footnotes

a. Note that restrictions under section 36 of the Act apply to the possession and use of pyrotechnic articles, including all fireworks, at a designated sport or music event, but these do not apply to public firework displays or professionally operated displays,

b. A suite of national level impact assessments were published as part of development of the Act. While the impact assessments consider measures within the Act as a whole, local authorities may wish to refer to these. These can be accessed at The Scottish Government.

c. Information provided by National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) from Scottish Government. (n.d.). Pupil census: supplementary statistics.

d. At the date of publication of this guidance, changes to legislation should in most cases be reflected on www.legislation.gov.uk within two weeks of the changes been approved by Parliament and taking effect.