The Bill will only allow fireworks to be bought and used by members of the public at certain times of the year
MSP's have voted in new legislation in Holyrood bringing in restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks, despite concerns that it could create a "black market" for pyrotechnics.
He branded the legislation "bonkers and nonsensical", adding he was "not convinced" it would achieve its primary aim of improving firework safety and reducing the harm caused. "The Bill balances the legitimate right to use fireworks and pyrotechnics with the need to protect public safety," Ms Regan said.
Mr Greene said while restrictions around the days when fireworks can be bought and sold "sounds like a great idea", there were "genuine, vocal concerns about stockpiling, about the black market and the white van man scenario, and this could get worse, not better". Mr Greene continued: "You can be refused a licence if you have committed arson but not an act of terror.
She said: "The extent to which the Bill was rushed through Parliament means we did not get a chance to examine this properly."Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie also gave his support, saying the proposals were supported by the police and fire services.
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