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	Underage Sales Fireworks As from 1 January 2005, new regulations will be introduced which govern the sale and storage of fireworks Anybody who sells fireworks must have a licence. Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service issue the storage licence, and the licence to sell Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service can revoke a licence to store or sell fireworks if retailers do not comply with regulations Legislation The Fireworks (safety) Regulations 1997 The Fireworks Regulations 2004 The Fireworks Act 2003 Consumer Protection Act 1987 Age Restriction A person must be 18 years or older to buy fireworks. Offences The above legislation makes it illegal: To sell fireworks to any person under the age of 18 whether they look older or not To sell fireworks to an adult intending to supply a person under 18 years old Maximum Penalties Ł5,000 Fine Up to 6 months imprisonment Useful Links [Note: These links will open in a new window] Good Guy (Merseyside Police, Trading Standards, Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service) Department of Trade and Industry - Home Safety Network Department of Trade and Industry - Fireworks Safer Fireworks (ROSPA) UK Fireworks Safety Site 2004 Back To Underage Sales Home

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Trading Standards Division, 3rd Floor, Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 8ED
Telephone: (0151) 691 8020 Fax: (0151) 691 8098
Internet World Wide Web http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/wirral/
Electronic Mail: tradingstandards@wirral.gov.uk

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