Part 3Restrictions on supply and use of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles
Compensation
I125Compensation for specialist firework businesses affected by section 22
1
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for or about the payment of compensation to relevant persons in consequence of—
a
the coming into force of section 22, or
b
the coming into force of a modification under section 22(6) which further limits the days on which fireworks may be supplied.
2
In subsection (1), a “relevant person” is a person whose trade or business was wholly or mainly concerned with the supply, distribution or importation of fireworks in Scotland immediately before the coming into force of section 22 or a modification of the kind described in subsection (1)(b).
3
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), regulations under that subsection may—
a
make further provision about who qualifies as a relevant person,
b
set out the circumstances in which compensation is payable,
c
make provision about the calculation of compensation,
d
set out the procedure to be followed in connection with claiming compensation,
e
provide for the review of decisions made under the regulations, and
f
make provision about appeals against decisions made under the regulations.
4
Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.