Fireworks

[maggiebee]

The Scottish government are proposing that people get a licence before they can buy or set off fireworks, and that has made me very happy!

https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scots-will-need-licence-to-buy-or-use-fireworks-under-proposed-new-law

[choux]

Why, are you a damp squib?

[maggiebee]

Come from farming background and have seen too many animals injured. Worst of all of course are the lantern folk send upwards with no idea where they will land.

[bookbinder]

I hope that the law-abiding people of Scotland will adhere to the new law.

[Canary42]

||| Police Scotland Chief Superintendent Linda Jones said: “Pyrotechnics in the wrong hands can be lethal." |||

Quite true, and a welcome initiative.

Now we need to bring back dog licences under similar conditions and penalties for misuse.

[johnny.5]

nanny state ?

[johnny.5]

I have seen more animals damaged by farmers than fireworks

[burlyshirley]

If it works, I hope England follows suit. Personally, I'd like them banned for use to the general public forever and organised displays only, but I can't see that ever happening unfortunately.

[johnny.5]

[Barsel]

I agree with Shirley.

[burlyshirley]

All we can do is sign the petition every year Barsel - maybe some day, someone in power will listen ..

[maggiebee]

Bookbinder it will be like any other law eg speed limits. Some will obey and some ignore.

[youngmafbog]

I too am with Shirley.

[barry1010]

I didn't realise there were two threads about this. I'll C&P my post from the other thread

Or they could cross the border in to England and buy them - if the proposal does become law.
Can you legally buy fireworks online?

[anneasquith]

Really good news .

[maggiebee]

Of course Barry, I'm going to drive a few hundred miles to buy fireworks which will be illegal in Scotland! You've really thought that one out!

[barry1010]

Not everyone that lives in Scotland is hundreds of miles from the border, maggie.

[bobbinwales]

Maybe your joking maggiebee rather than been sarcastic but i think barry1010 is just saying some would and his right they might especially those living within a short drive

[barry1010]

I have just discovered that fireworks are legally sold online

[ToraToraTora]

that's one thing I am happy to agree with you on maggie.

[Bobbisox1]

And me too Maggie, great move up there