APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO SELL FIREWORKS in ...
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<strong>APPLICATION</strong> <strong>FOR</strong> A <strong>LICENCE</strong> <strong>TO</strong> <strong>SELL</strong> <strong>FIREWORKS</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> accordance with the<br />
THE EXPLOSIVES (JERSEY) LAW 1970<br />
1. FULL NAME of applicant [title, forenames and surname].......................................................<br />
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….<br />
2. ADDRESS of applicant ……………………………………...........................................…..........<br />
...............................................................................................................................................…...<br />
Parish .............................. Post Code ...................... Daytime telephone no. ......................…....<br />
3. ADDRESS of shop from which fireworks are to be sold...........................................…..........<br />
...............................................................................................................................................…...<br />
Parish .............................. Post Code ...................... Daytime telephone no. ......................…....<br />
4. Details of the maximum quantities of fireworks to be stored at the shop<br />
Type of fireworks<br />
Max. quantities to be stored<br />
I hereby apply to the Connétable of the Parish of [enter name of Parish] …………………………<br />
for a licence under Article 7(1) of the Explosives (Jersey) law 1970 to sell by retail the aforementioned<br />
maximum quantities of fireworks.<br />
I have read the conditions [see below] and confirm I will abide by the conditions imposed on a Licence to<br />
sell Fireworks.<br />
Signature .................................................………………..<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>t name ………………………………………………..….<br />
Date …………………………………………….…..<br />
This form should be returned to the Connétable of the Parish <strong>in</strong> which the shop is located together with<br />
the fee of £5.00 [cheques made payable to the 'Parish of ……….'].
Conditions of issue of Licence to sell Fireworks<br />
1. The fireworks will be kept at the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
address:<br />
............................................................................<br />
............................................................................<br />
......<br />
2. The maximum permitted quantity of fireworks<br />
which may be stored <strong>in</strong> any one location must<br />
not exceed 900 kg.<br />
3. Where quantities <strong>in</strong> excess of 225 kg. are<br />
stored, the fireworks must be kept <strong>in</strong> a build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
substantially constructed or <strong>in</strong> a securely<br />
constructed fireproof safe.<br />
4. Storage build<strong>in</strong>gs must be detached from any<br />
dwell<strong>in</strong>g house.<br />
5. The store or safe must be kept locked at all<br />
times except when fireworks are be<strong>in</strong>g put <strong>in</strong> or<br />
taken out.<br />
6. A permanent notice bear<strong>in</strong>g the words “NO<br />
SMOKING OR NAKED FLAMES” <strong>in</strong> two <strong>in</strong>ch<br />
red block letter<strong>in</strong>g on a white background must<br />
be conspicuously displayed adjacent to the<br />
store.<br />
7. Where the maximum quantity of fireworks does<br />
not exceed 225 kg. these may be stored <strong>in</strong><br />
substantial receptacles (whether or not a<br />
fireproof safe) <strong>in</strong>side a dwell<strong>in</strong>g house or other<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
8. Each receptacle must be capable of be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
secured and should not conta<strong>in</strong> more than 45<br />
kg. of fireworks.<br />
9. A substantial receptacle may consist of an iron<br />
or steel trunk box, a wooden box, a cupboard or<br />
drawer, suitably <strong>in</strong>dicated.<br />
10. Such storage receptacles must be used<br />
exclusively for the storage of fireworks and be<br />
isolated from other goods.<br />
11. Not more than 45 kg. of fireworks may be kept<br />
<strong>in</strong> any room from which fireworks are sold to the<br />
public or to which the public have access.<br />
12. Where fireworks are to be stored <strong>in</strong> a shop, they<br />
may be kept <strong>in</strong> a cupboard or drawer or similar<br />
receptacle.<br />
13. Where fireworks are displayed <strong>in</strong> a shop, they<br />
must be kept <strong>in</strong> a showcase, provided the<br />
showcase is not situated <strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>dow.<br />
14. Where a receptacle is so situated <strong>in</strong> a shop as<br />
not to be readily accessible to mischievous<br />
persons, it need not be locked, provided it is<br />
kept closed, except when fireworks are be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
placed or withdrawn therefrom.<br />
15. There shall be no general display of fireworks <strong>in</strong><br />
the shop w<strong>in</strong>dow.<br />
16. Smok<strong>in</strong>g is not to be permitted with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
immediate area be<strong>in</strong>g used for the sale or<br />
storage of fireworks <strong>in</strong> a shop.<br />
17. A notice bear<strong>in</strong>g the words “NO SMOKING” <strong>in</strong><br />
two <strong>in</strong>ch red block letter<strong>in</strong>g on a white<br />
background must be conspicuously displayed <strong>in</strong><br />
the fireworks sales area of the shop and/or<br />
adjacent to the storage area.<br />
18. Fireworks shall not be sold to a child who<br />
appears to be under the age of 18 years.<br />
19. The quantity of fireworks which may be<br />
conveyed <strong>in</strong> mechanical vehicles is limited to:-<br />
Commercial vehicles 450 kg.<br />
Private vehicles 45 kg.<br />
Public transport NIL<br />
20. Where it is required to convey larger quantities<br />
than those set out above <strong>in</strong> one vehicle, then<br />
special arrangements must be made <strong>in</strong><br />
consultation with the Chief Officer of the States<br />
Fire Service.<br />
21. All due precautions must be taken by the<br />
licensee to prevent unauthorised persons<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g access to the fireworks and to prevent<br />
any act from be<strong>in</strong>g committed which is likely to<br />
cause a fire or explosion.<br />
22. If any accident by fire or explosion should occur<br />
<strong>in</strong> or about the premises where fireworks are<br />
stored, then such accident must be reported<br />
immediately to the Chief Officer of the States<br />
Fire Service.<br />
23. Fireworks sold by shops must only be suitable<br />
for use as ‘Garden Fireworks’.<br />
24. The sale of fireworks known as ‘Bangers’ is<br />
prohibited.<br />
25. The sale of any fireworks be<strong>in</strong>g an assembly<br />
compris<strong>in</strong>g of an aerial shell or shells <strong>in</strong>side a<br />
tube from which the aerial shell or shells is<br />
designed to be projected is prohibited.<br />
26. The sale of fireworks over the counter will only<br />
be permitted from October 26 th to November 5 th<br />
<strong>in</strong>clusive <strong>in</strong> each year.<br />
27. This Licence is not transferable.