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How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Fireworks Legally in the UK? Rules You Must Follow
The UK Government warns of unlimited fines and up to six months imprisonment for illegal firework use during Bonfire Night, emphasizing safety and environmental protection.
- On Wednesday, the UK Government reminded households that fireworks and sparklers may only be purchased during permitted purchase windows this year ahead of Bonfire Night.
- The laws exist to protect people and wildlife and to avoid distress and nuisance, while Bonfire Night commemorates Guy Fawkes and the historic Gunpowder Plot.
- Households must follow time rules: fireworks are banned overnight year-round, with use until midnight on Bonfire Night; buyers must be 18 or over, and only professionals may use category four fireworks.
- UK enforcement authorities warned that enforcement can result in an on-the-spot £90 fine and fines up to £5,000 for burning household waste, with serious breaches risking unlimited fines and six months' imprisonment.
- Kingdom LAS advised specific disposal steps: soak, weigh down, and bag fireworks before disposal, plus safety actions include never returning to a lit firework and lighting from an arm's length.
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