The Act Overview Part 5: Pyrotechnic articles in public places and at designated venues and events Sections 36 and 37—Prohibition of pyrotechnic articles at designated places and events
89.Section 36 makes it an offence for a person to possess (without reasonable excuse) a pyrotechnic article in a designated venue or while at a designated event. Section 37 gives power to designate the venues and events for the purposes of this section. The Scottish Ministers may designate sports grounds (or classes of them) whether or not the grounds are used for sporting events; sporting events (or classes of them); venues to be used for music events including places regulating entry etc. to an event and places providing accommodation for attendees of the event; and music events (or classes of them).
90.Section 36 is subject to some exemptions (see section 38 and paragraphs 6, 13, 19, 24 and 29 of schedule 1).