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(1)All fireworks licences are subject to the following conditions—
(a)a licence is valid only for the person named on the licence and is not transferable,
(b)a licence is valid only for the period specified on the licence, and
(c)a licensed person must inform the Scottish Ministers of any change of circumstances specified in regulations under subsection (4)(c).
(2)The Scottish Ministers—
(a)must attach to a fireworks licence any additional conditions specified in regulations under subsection (4)(d)(i), and
(b)may attach to a fireworks licence any optional conditions specified in regulations under subsection (4)(d)(ii).
(3)If the Scottish Ministers decide to attach an optional condition to a fireworks licence, they must inform the person of the right under section 14 to appeal the decision at the same time as notifying the person of that decision.
(4)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—
(a)specify the form and content of a fireworks licence,
(b)determine the length of time for which licences may be granted,
(c)specify the changes of circumstances that a licensed person must inform the Scottish Ministers of, and
(d)make provision for any—
(i)additional conditions that must be attached to a fireworks licence, and
(ii)optional conditions that may be attached to a fireworks licence.
(5)Regulations under subsection (4) are subject to the negative procedure.
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