Section 45—Time limits for prosecution of offences
108.Section 45 extends the usual time limit for starting the prosecution of a summary offence under the Act from 6 to 12 months. This is in keeping with other fireworks legislation.
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022
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