Reminder over need for licence for Halloween fireworks

The Lisburn public has been reminded that anyone wishing to use fireworks requires a fireworks licence and applications over the Halloween period must be submitted to the Department of Justice by Friday, October 24.
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Justice Minister David Ford said: “The law is very clear. For safety purposes, a licence is required to buy, possess, sell and use fireworks. It is therefore an offence to proceed without one.

“Applications are very straightforward and my Department will process them as quickly as possible, but people should submit their application in good time.”

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The Minister highlighted the risks involved in buying fireworks from anyone but a registered supplier.

He said: “Please do not be tempted to buy fireworks from anywhere other than a supplier who is registered by the Department of Justice.

“It is a risk that is not worth taking.

“Buying fireworks from illegal sources is dangerous..”

The licence fee where there are less than 100 spectators is £30; for 100 to 1000 spectators is £80 and for more than 1000 spectators is £160.

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