Consultation on fireworks and pyrotechnics proposed

A deputy has proposed a public consultation on the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics in Jersey.

Deputy Max Andrews suggested the minister for Justice and Home Affairs undertook a public consultation by December 2026 and presented the results and recommendations by June 2028.

Andrews said he was concerned about the impact fireworks had on animals.

The aim of the consultation would be to gather views from the public and animal welfare organisations.

Andrews said he believed revisions were needed for the Explosives (Jersey) Law as the 2014 law itself was registered in the Royal Court in October 2014, but did not come into force.

He said it required States Assembly approval of the regulations and meant the use of fireworks was still regulated under the Explosives (Jersey) Law 1970.

The consultation would see whether current laws required reform on the sale, possession and private use of fireworks.

It would invite feedback on possible measures to minimise the negative impacts of fireworks and pyrotechnics, which could include issuing permits or licences for private fireworks displays and mandating the use of quieter fireworks.

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