Fireworks are one of the elements of a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration. However, the unskilled and irresponsible use of such products by adults, especially those under the influence of alcohol, can also pose a risk of causing an unfortunate accident.

Therefore, we should remember that neither children nor intoxicated adults should play with pyrotechnic materials. When lighting firecrackers and fireworks, we should always follow the instructions for their use. It is advisable to read carefully the instructions on the products before beginning the New Year's Eve celebration. Such instructions should be in Polish. We should never use pyrotechnic materials contrary to their intended purpose or in places where their use could endanger people's lives and health or cause a fire.

It is unacceptable to use pyrotechnic products that are damaged, torn open or have already been ignited once. We should also remember about animals!

LET US REMEMBER!

PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS EXEMPT FROM THE CONCESSION REQUIREMENT MAY BE SOLD ONLY TO ADULTS. SELLING SUCH PRODUCTS TO MINORS IS A CRIME.

Under the regulations, a person who sells pyrotechnic products exempt from the concession requirement may be brought before a court, facing a fine, a restriction of liberty or imprisonment for up to 2 years.

During this period, police officers pay particular attention to compliance with the following regulations:

  • from the Act on Conducting Business Activity in the Field of Manufacturing and Trading in Explosive Materials:
    Article 37: Anyone who sells pyrotechnic products exempt from the concession requirement or weapons for which a permit is not required to minors is subject to a fine, a restriction of liberty or imprisonment for up to 2 years
  • from the Code of Petty Offences:
    Article 51: Anyone who, by shouting, noise, an alarm or another prank, disturbs the peace, public order or nighttime rest, or causes scandal in a public place, is subject to arrest, a restriction of liberty or a fine. At the same time, if such an act is hooligan in nature or the perpetrator commits it while under the influence of alcohol, they are subject to arrest, a restriction of liberty or a fine
    Article 60: Anyone who conducts business activity without the required notification to the business activity register is subject to a restriction of liberty or a fine. Trading in pyrotechnic products may be conducted exclusively in shop premises, back rooms and storage rooms, provided that they meet specified requirements. Thus, trading in pyrotechnic products, for example from vehicles or at marketplaces, is excluded. Conducting trade in the aforementioned products contrary to these conditions may result in specific criminal sanctions
    Article 83: Anyone who handles explosive or highly flammable materials or radioactive substances carelessly, or violates regulations concerning the manufacture, sale, storage, use or transport of such materials, is subject to arrest, a fine or a reprimand. In serious cases, the elements of the offence of creating a direct danger of an event threatening the life or health of many people or property of great value may be fulfilled
  • from the Criminal Code:
    Article 164:Anyone who creates a direct danger of an event threatening the life or health of many people or property of great value, in the form of a fire, an explosion of explosive or highly flammable materials, is subject to imprisonment from 6 months to 8 years.

Have fun, but do not forget to have fun safely! Happy New Year!