The Fireworks (Scotland) Regulations 2004

The Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 2, 4, 11(6) and 12(1) of the Fireworks Act 20031 and by sections 11(3) and 27(2) of the Consumer Protection Act 19872 (as applied respectively by sections 11(6) and 12(1) of the Fireworks Act 2003)3, and having consulted the Health and Safety Commission those organisations which appear to them to be representative of interests substantially affected by these Regulations and such other persons whom they consider it appropriate to consult, and whereas a full regulatory impact assessment has been issued before making these regulations in accordance with section 2(4) of the Fireworks Act 2003, and whereas every chief constable in Scotland has, in accordance with section 27(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, agreed to the transfer of such enforcement duties as are specified in these Regulations, hereby make the following Regulations: