Licence to sell explosives

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The registration and licensing of persons wishing to store explosives and sell fireworks.

Explosives including fireworks must be stored safely to prevent fire or explosion and to protect persons from the effect of fire or explosion.

Anyone wishing to store up to 250kg of explosives may need to register with the Trading Standards section.

Anyone wishing to store up to 2,000kg of explosives will need to obtain a licence.

Fireworks may be sold only during permitted periods throughout the year, in the run up to November 5th and New Year's Eve. Anyone who wishes to sell fireworks outside of these permitted periods will need to obtain a separate licence under the Fireworks Act 2003.

An application form is obtainable, please contact us below.

Payment

Explosives	Fees 2011/12
Stores Licence (First Registration)	£178
Renewal of Licence	£83
Registration to store explosives (First Registration)	£105
Renewal of Registration	£52
Transfer of Licence or Registration	£35
Replacement of Licence or Registration if lost	£35
Supply of Adult Fireworks	£522

All fees include VAT

These fees are subject to amendment by parliamentary regulations

Last updated: 5 July 2011