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07/10/2014
Justice Department Warns Over Fireworks Licences
The Department of Justice has reminded the public that anyone wishing to use fireworks requires a fireworks licence.
The Department has said applications for the use of fireworks over the Halloween period must be submitted by Friday 24 October 2014.
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.
"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. Not only are you gambling with the safety of your family and friends but you could face prosecution for breaking the law.
"I would encourage anyone who has any information about the illegal sale of fireworks to report it to the PSNI or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
Licence applications and a list of retailers licensed to sell fireworks are available here.
Application forms are also available by telephoning 0300 200 7881 or directly from a registered retailer.
(IT/JP)
The Department has said applications for the use of fireworks over the Halloween period must be submitted by Friday 24 October 2014.
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.
"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. Not only are you gambling with the safety of your family and friends but you could face prosecution for breaking the law.
"I would encourage anyone who has any information about the illegal sale of fireworks to report it to the PSNI or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
Licence applications and a list of retailers licensed to sell fireworks are available here.
Application forms are also available by telephoning 0300 200 7881 or directly from a registered retailer.
(IT/JP)
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