Licence - sale of fireworks

Shopkeepers and the public are reminded that:

• It is illegal to sell bangers and air bombs. 
• Retailers have to have a licence to sell all year round.
• It is illegal to set fireworks off between 11.00pm and 7.00am except in the following cases:
  • November 5 (until midnight)
  • New Years Eve (until 1am on the following day)
  • Chinese New Year (until 1am on the following day)
  • Diwali (until 1am on the following day)

Notes

• The age limit for buying fireworks is 18. Sparklers can be sold to people 16 years and over.
• It is illegal to break open retail packs of fireworks and sell them individually.
• It is illegal to let fireworks off in a public place, such as the street or public park.
• It is illegal to sell fireworks from premises not registered/licensed with the Local Authority.