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<p>The Government takes the matter of fireworks seriously. We understand the concerns
that many people have about the potential for distress to be caused by fireworks to
animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife. This is one of the reasons why there
are existing laws in place to control firework availability and use by both the general
public and professional display operators. Measures including age related restrictions,
a curfew and a noise limit help to reduce disturbance to animals.</p><p> </p><p>It
is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to cause any unnecessary suffering
to an animal that is under a person’s control. The maximum penalty for such an offence
is 6 months’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.</p>
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