Act No 344 / 2025 Coll.
Act amending Act No. 206 / 2015 Coll., on pyrotechnic articles and on the Treatment and Amendment of Certain Laws (Act on pyrotechnic), as amended, and other related laws
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344
THE LAW
of 23 July 2025
amending Act No. 206 / 2015 Coll., on pyrotechnic articles and their handling and amending certain laws (the Act on pyrotechnics), as amended, and other related laws
Parliament has decided on this law of the Czech Republic:
Amendment of the pyrotechnic Act
Act No. 206 / 2015 Coll., on pyrotechnic articles and on the modification of certain laws (pyrotechnic Act), as amended by Act No. 229 / 2016 Coll., Act No. 284 / 2021 Coll., Act No. 87 / 2023 Coll. and Act No. 90 / 2024 Coll., is amended as follows:
1. Paragraph 1 (2) reads as follows:
"(2) This Act also regulates pyrotechnic articles
(a) the rights and obligations of manufacturers, importers, distributors, professionals and other persons;
(b) the exercise of public administration;
(c) conformity assessment. ';
2. in Article 1, the following paragraph 3 is added:
"(3) This law shall not apply to pyrotechnic articles covered by other legislation. ';
(3) Paragraph 2, including the title and footnote 2 to 5, shall be deleted.
4. In Article 3 (e), the word "physical 'is inserted after the word" fitness' and the words "a certificate of professional competence under this Act has been issued by the Czech Mining Office 'are replaced by the words" an authorisation for the treatment of pyrotechnic articles has been granted'.
5. In Article 3 (h), the words "acting natural or legal person 'are replaced by the words" entrepreneur'.
6. In Article 3 (i), the words "the operating natural or legal person established in the Union, who" shall be replaced by the words "an entrepreneur established in the Union who";
7. In Article 3 (j), the words "the trading natural or legal person in the supply chain distinct from the manufacturer or importer who" are replaced by the words "the trader in the supply chain, with the exception of the manufacturer or importer who";
8. in Article 3 (t), the word "warehouse 'is replaced by" storage space for pyrotechnic articles';
9. in § 3 (u) and (v):
"(u) fireworks activity where pyrotechnic articles of category F4 or T2 are used to produce light, sound, smoke or a combination of these effects, including the preparation and execution of such effects;
(v) fireworks of current or successive firing of pyrotechnic articles of category F2, F3 or T1 containing more than 10 kg of total net explosive content; ';
10. At the end of § 3, the dot is replaced by a comma and the following point (w) is added:
"(w) through the safety circuit of the territory threatened by the effects of fired pyrotechnic articles, in particular by the release of their parts or by the impact of hazardous residues upon their launch.";
11. in Article 4 (1), the word "stage" is replaced by the word "level."
12. in Article 5 (1):
"(1) A pyrotechnic article may be made available on the market if it is a pyrotechnic article
(a) category F1, only to a natural person aged 15 years,
(b) category F2, T1 or P1, only to a natural person aged 18. ';
13. in Article 5, paragraphs 2 and 3 are deleted;
Paragraph 4 shall become paragraph 2.
14. in Article 5 (2), the words "may not be made available to the general public if these pyrotechnic articles are not incorporated" shall be replaced by the words "may only be made available on the market to an economic operator or to another entrepreneur for incorporation."
15. In Article 8, at the end of the text of paragraph 1, the words "where required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure under Article 7 'shall be added.
16. in Article 8 (2) (a) and (b):
"(a) the name or, where applicable, the supplement of the distinguishing manufacturer or the manufacturer's business name;
(b) the address of the registered office or place of business, or any other address for service, ';
17. in Article 9 (3), the words "(hereinafter referred to as the certificate)" shall be inserted after the words "paragraph 2."
18. In Article 10 (3), the second sentence is replaced by the sentence "The operator who makes the pyrotechnic article available on the market in the Czech Republic shall ensure that the EU declaration of conformity is translated into the Czech language."
19. In Article 11 (3), the words "a pyrotechnic article placed on the market unless the manufacturer or importer determines a longer period of application of the product 'are replaced by the words" a pyrotechnic article granted a certificate' and the words "a means of remote access' are replaced by the words" on its website '.
20. In Article 12 (3), "importer of pyrotechnic articles' is replaced by" importer ';
21. Paragraph 12 (4) and (5), including footnote 9, read:
"(4) The manufacturer or importer shall, within 2 months at the latest, transmit the records referred to in paragraph 3 in the event of its disappearance:
(a) without a legal successor or with a legal successor which does not continue in the course of business, the Czech Trade Inspection Office or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of categories F3, F4, T2 or P2, the Czech Mining Authority; and
(b) with a successor in title who continues to pursue the subject of business, to that successor in title.
(5) If the manufacturer or importer does not cease to exist, the records referred to in paragraph 3 shall be transmitted to the successor legal person within 2 months at the latest, to the extent that the successor legal person continues the business.
9) Article 174 of the Civil Code. Act No. 125 / 2008 Coll., on Transformations of Commercial Companies and Cooperatives, as amended. '
22. In Article 12 (6), the words "pyrotechnic articles' are deleted and the words" or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of category F3, F4, T2 or P2, the Czech Mining Authority 'are inserted after the words "inspection'.
23. In Article 12, the following paragraph 7 is added:
"(7) A person who becomes available in connection with, or transforming, the disappearance of a manufacturer or importer pursuant to paragraph 3 shall be obliged to forward it to the legal successor of the manufacturer or importer who continues the business and, if not, to the Czech Trade Inspection Office or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of category F3, F4, T2 or P2, to the Czech Mining Office. Such a person shall be required to submit such documentation no later than 2 months after the date on which it became available. '
24. Paragraph 13 (1) is deleted.
Paragraphs 2 to 5 shall be renumbered paragraphs 1 to 4.
25. in Paragraph 13 (1) (b), "species" is replaced by "type" and "lot" is replaced by "lot."
26. In Paragraph 13 (2) of the Introductory Part of the provision, "2 'is replaced by" 1'.
27. in Article 13 (2) (b), the word "where appropriate" shall be deleted;
28. In Paragraph 14 (1), the introductory part of the provision reads: "The designation of a pyrotechnic article intended for use in vehicles shall include."
29. in Paragraph 14 (1) (b), "species" is replaced by "type."
30. in Paragraph 14 (1) (c), "lot" is replaced by "lot."
31. In Paragraph 16, the sentence "Pyrotechnic articles may only be made available on the market by an economic operator at the beginning of paragraph 1 'is added.
32. in Article 16 (2), the words "name, business name," shall be replaced by the words "name or, where appropriate, an amendment distinguishing economic operator, or a business name, and."
33. Paragraph 16 (3) is deleted.
Article 34 (17) shall be deleted, including the title.
35. In Paragraph 18, at the end of paragraph 3, the words "and other indications provided for by this law 'shall be added.
36. in Paragraph 18 (5):
"(5) The manufacturer shall ensure conformity of the product with the type indicated in the certificate and with the requirements of this Act by the manufacturing process and its inspection. ';
37. in Paragraph 18 (6), the words "for production, output control, design and testing and for changes" shall be replaced by "and amendments thereto."
38. in Article 19 (3) and (4):
"(3) The manufacturer shall indicate on the pyrotechnic article, or, if the size or nature of the pyrotechnic article, on the packaging or in the document accompanying the product, his name or, where applicable, the addendum to the distinguishing person of the manufacturer, the trade name or trade mark, and the address of the place where the manufacturer may be contacted. Such data shall be presented in a manner easily understood.
(4) The manufacturer shall ensure that the pyrotechnic article is accompanied by instructions for use. Instructions for use and labelling must be given in the Czech language; the markings shall be marked in a visible, legible, comprehensible and indelible manner. ';
39. in Paragraph 19 (6), the words "in comprehensible form" shall be replaced by the words "in the Czech language or in another language, if the control authority so agrees,";
40. In Paragraph 20 (2), the word "Office 'is replaced by the words" Czech Trade Inspection Office or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of categories F3, F4, T2 or P2, the Czech Mining Office'.
41.Paragraph 20 (3) reads as follows:
"(3) Before placing a pyrotechnic article on the market, the importer shall ensure that the manufacturer carries out the relevant conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 7. Where compliance of a pyrotechnic article with the requirements set out in the conformity assessment procedure has been demonstrated in accordance with Article 7 (1) (b) or (c) or Article 7 (2), the importer shall ensure that:
(a) issue an EU declaration of conformity;
(b) the pyrotechnic article bears the CE marking and other marking provided for by this Act;
(c) accompany the pyrotechnic article with the required documentation; and
(d) comply with the requirements laid down in Articles 18 (7) and 19 (3) and (4). ';
42.Paragraph 20 (5) reads:
"(5) The importer shall indicate on the pyrotechnic article or, if the size or nature of the pyrotechnic article, on the packaging or in the document accompanying the product, his name or, where applicable, the supplement to the distinguishing importer, or the trade name or trade mark, and the address of the place where the importer may be contacted. Such data shall be presented in a way easily understandable. ';
43. Paragraph 20 (6) is deleted.
44. In Article 21 (5), the words "in comprehensible form 'are replaced by the words" in the Czech language or in another language, if the control authority so agrees'.
45. in Paragraph 22 (2), the words "and in the Czech language" shall be inserted after the word "form."
46. In Part One, Title VI, including the title and footnotes Nos 12, 13 and 22 to 28:
Treatment of pyrotechnic articles
(1) The pyrotechnic articles are handled by or otherwise handled by a person who supplies such pyrotechnic articles to himself or others.
(2) Only a person with a professional competence or an entrepreneur who ensures the handling of such pyrotechnic articles can handle pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2 except for the provision of pyrotechnic articles by other persons with professional competence.
(3) Where an entrepreneur treats pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2, unless they are dealing with the procurement of pyrotechnic articles to another, he is obliged to ensure the handling of such pyrotechnic articles only by persons with professional competence.
(4) Only a person with a professional competence or an entrepreneur who ensures the handling of such pyrotechnic articles can handle pyrotechnic articles of category F3 with regard to their procurement, firing or use for fireworks.
(5) Where an entrepreneur treats pyrotechnic articles of category F3 with regard to their procurement, firing or use for fireworks, he shall only ensure the handling of such pyrotechnic articles by persons with professional competence.
(6) The obligation referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 shall not apply if the operator treats pyrotechnic articles of category F3.
Treatment of pyrotechnic articles
(1) A person who procures other pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2 may only supply such pyrotechnic articles to a person with professional competence or to an entrepreneur who ensures the handling of such pyrotechnic articles by persons with professional competence.
(1) A person who carries other pyrotechnic articles of category F3, F4, T2 or P2 may only supply such pyrotechnic articles to a person with professional competence or to an entrepreneur who ensures the handling of such pyrotechnic articles by persons with professional competence.
(2) Pyrotechnic articles with the exception of category F1 cannot be sold in temporary construction or in portable sales equipment, stand or market. The prohibition on the sale under the first sentence shall not apply to premises connected with their display or demonstration pursuant to § 31.
Treatment of pyrotechnic articles by means of distance communication
(1) An economic operator may procure pyrotechnic articles by means of distance communication if it takes measures to ensure that such pyrotechnic articles are provided by a person meeting the requirements of Section 5 or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2, by a person with professional competence or by an entrepreneur who ensures the handling of such pyrotechnic articles by persons with professional competence.
(1) An economic operator may procure pyrotechnic articles by means of distance communication if it takes measures to ensure that such pyrotechnic articles are procured by a person meeting the requirements of Section 5 or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of categories F3, F4, T2 or P2, by a person with professional competence or by an entrepreneur who ensures the handling of such pyrotechnic articles by persons with professional competence.
(2) The operator is obliged to ensure that pyrotechnic articles are transmitted to a person meeting the requirements of § 5 or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2, to a person with professional competence.
(2) The operator is obliged to ensure that pyrotechnic articles are transmitted to a person meeting the requirements of § 5 or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of category F3, F4, T2 or P2, to a person with professional competence.
(3) The operator is obliged to ensure the transmission of pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2 in accordance with paragraph 2 only at the place where pyrotechnic articles can be stored pursuant to § 28.
(3) The operator is obliged to ensure the transmission of pyrotechnic articles of category F3, F4, T2 or P2 in accordance with paragraph 2 only at the place where pyrotechnic articles can be stored in accordance with § 28.
Storage of pyrotechnic articles
(1) An operator may only store pyrotechnic articles under the conditions laid down in Sections 27 to 30.
(2) An operator who is not an operator or a person with professional competence may only store pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2 under the conditions laid down in paragraphs 27 to 30.
Pyrotechnic articles are stored
(a) according to the instructions for use, labelling and instructions given on the product or on the smallest packaging of the pyrotechnic article intended for sale, or as required by the manufacturer, or, if the pyrotechnic articles are kept in transport packages, the safety markings and instructions given on the packaging;
(b) separately from flammable and flame-retardant substances;
(c) in such a way as to prevent their spontaneous fall and their involuntary initiation;
(d) in a dry state and in such a way that their temperature does not exceed 40 ° C unless otherwise stated in the labelling referred to in § 13, in the safety instructions given on the product or on the smallest packaging of the pyrotechnic article for sale;
(e) in the original packaging of the manufacturer or importer or in the smallest packaging of the pyrotechnic article for sale; and
(f) in such a way as to minimise the risk to the life and health of persons and property in the event of their unintentional initiation and that the conditions for retention do not jeopardise the conformity of the product with the essential safety requirements for pyrotechnic articles.
(1) Save as otherwise provided for in this Act, pyrotechnic articles may be stored only in a warehouse, a hand warehouse or a sales room which complies with the requirements laid down in the legislation governing construction requirements and on premises related to their display and demonstration.
(2) Only pyrotechnic articles of category F1 may be stored outside the premises referred to in paragraph 1.
(3) Smoking, open fire handling and hot objects and other activities likely to cause spontaneous initiation or ignition of the pyrotechnic article shall be prohibited in all premises where pyrotechnic articles are stored.
(4) The storage of pyrotechnic articles in storage shall comply with the fire safety requirements of the warehouse and the storage requirements of pyrotechnic articles set out in Annex 4 to this Act.
(1) Pyrotechnic articles containing not more than 80 kg net weight of explosive substances may be stored in the sales room.
(2) In a manual warehouse, pyrotechnic articles may be stored in quantities not exceeding:
(a) 750 kg net weight of explosive substances, where they are all contained in original packaging by the manufacturer or importer, which are marked in accordance with the Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) 12) by the classification code 1.4 S;
(b) 300 kg net weight of explosive substances, where they are all contained in the original packaging of the manufacturer or importer which are marked in accordance with the Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) 12) by the classification code 1.4 G, of which not more than one such packaging of each product type may be opened; or
(c) 200 kg net mass of explosive substances, unless the conditions laid down in (a) or (b) are met.
The storage of pyrotechnic articles of category F1 outside the premises referred to in Paragraph 28 (1) may be carried out only if at least one portable water or foam fire extinguisher with a fire extinguisher capability of at least 13A or a portable powder extinguisher with a fire extinguisher capability of at least 21A is permanently installed in such a space.
Exposition and demonstration of pyrotechnic articles
(1) An operator may issue or demonstrate pyrotechnic articles only under the conditions set out in paragraphs 3 to 6.
(2) An operator who is not an economic operator or a person with professional competence may issue or demonstrate pyrotechnic articles of category F4, T2 or P2 only under the conditions set out in paragraphs 3 to 6.
(3) The persons referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 shall ensure that security measures are taken to ensure that pyrotechnic articles are exposed in a manner that does not endanger the life and health of persons and property. Security measures in the issuing process shall be laid down by the Ministry by decree.
(4) Persons referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 may only present pyrotechnic articles after the prior definition of the exposed area according to the instructions. If it is not possible to define the exposed space according to the instructions, it shall be defined according to the instructions of the pyrotechnic article which is functionally closest to the pyrotechnic article to be presented.
(5) The persons referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 shall be required to equip the space in which pyrotechnic articles are displayed or displayed with fire extinguishers. The type, quantity and extinguishing capacity of fire extinguishers shall be determined by the Ministry by a decree.
(6) The persons referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 shall report to the Fire Department of the Region and the Czech Trade Inspection Department, or, in the case of pyrotechnic articles of category F3, F4, T2 or P2, to the Regional Mining Authority at least 5 working days before the date of commencement of the exhibition or, in the case of fireworks, before the date of commencement of the demonstration.
(a) the address or other identification of the place, the date and time of commencement and termination of the exhibition or demonstration of pyrotechnic articles;
(b) the name or, where applicable, the addendum of the distinguishing entrepreneur, or the business name or name;
(c) the address of the registered office, place of business or residence and, in the case of an entrepreneur, the identification number; and
(d) the quantity and type of pyrotechnic articles displayed or shown.
(7) Under the conditions set out in paragraphs 3 to 6, an operator may, for the purpose of placing a pyrotechnic article on the market, also display or demonstrate pyrotechnic articles for which conformity has not been assessed. To this end, the operator shall designate those pyrotechnic articles as and when they are exhibited or displayed and shall indicate that the pyrotechnic articles do not comply with this law and are not to be sold.
(8) Where pyrotechnic articles are shown in fireworks or fireworks, the person referred to in paragraph 1 or 2 shall also be required to comply with paragraphs 32 to 35.
Fireworks
(1) Fireworks are controlled by a leading firework launcher, which must be a person with competence. The lead firework launcher must ensure that the firework is carried out in accordance with the technological process and that the life and health of persons and property are protected. The requirements for the protection of the life and health of persons and property in the performance of fireworks are laid down by the Czech Mining Office by decree.
(2) For each firework, the leading firework launcher shall develop a technological process containing:
(a) conditions for carrying out fireworks and ensuring the protection of the life and health of persons and property in carrying out fireworks;
(b) the definition of the safety circuit with regard to the functions and hazards of the pyrotechnic articles fired and taking into account the expected weather conditions;
(c) the telephone number of the firework leader.
(3) The requirements for the content of the technological procedure referred to in paragraph 2 are laid down in the Czech Mining Office by decree.
(4) For the purposes of professional training in accordance with § 38a, the re-execution of fireworks may be permitted using the same technological process if they are to be carried out under the same or comparable conditions.
(5) Before the commencement of temporary or occasional firecracker work by a person who is authorised to perform similar activities in another Member State of the Union, the Contracting State of the Agreement on the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, the Czech Mining Authority shall recognise that person with professional qualifications under the Law on the Recognition of Professional Qualification13).
Fireworks permit
(1) Unless otherwise specified, fireworks may be carried out only on the basis of the authorisation of fireworks issued by the Circular Mining Office.
(2) The application, in addition to the general requirements laid down in the Administrative Rules, contains:
(a) the technological process of fireworks; and
(b) the written consent of the owner of the land on which the fireworks work is to be carried out to carry out the fireworks work.
(3) The parties to the firework permit proceedings are also the municipality in whose territorial district the firework is to be carried out and the owners of real estate situated in the security circuit.
(4) The costs related to the expert's provision in the proceedings for the authorisation of fireworks, including expert fees, shall be borne by the applicant for the authorisation of fireworks.
(5) The district mining office, in the operative part of the permit for fireworks, provides for the obligation to carry out fireworks according to the technological procedure and also sets the date, place and estimated time of the fireworks work and, where appropriate, the conditions for ensuring safe execution.
(6) The same copy of the written copy of the authorisation referred to in paragraph 5 shall also be sent by the district mining office to the competent Regional Directorate of the Police of the Czech Republic and to the competent fire department of the county.
(7) The authorisation of fireworks does not require fireworks carried out using pyrotechnic articles listed in Annex 3 to this Act; the implementation of fireworks using these pyrotechnic articles shall be subject to the notification provided for in Article 35.
Obligation to carry out fireworks
(1) The leading firework launcher is obliged to keep records of data related to fireworks in the Czech language. If the leading firework launcher is an employee of the person authorised to perform the firework pursuant to Paragraph 33 (1), the employer shall keep this record.
(2) The records referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain:
(a) the registration number of each pyrotechnic article used in the performance of fireworks; and
(b) the quantities of each pyrotechnic article used in the performance of fireworks.
(3) The person referred to in paragraph 1 shall keep records of data relating to fireworks for at least 1 year from the date of its termination and shall be obliged to submit it at the request of the district mining office.
Announcement of fireworks and fireworks
(1) The person intending to carry out the fireworks shall notify the district mining office, the municipal authority and the fire brigade of the regions in whose territorial district the fireworks work is to be carried out no later than 7 working days before its implementation.
(2) The person intending to carry out the fireworks shall notify the district mining office, the municipal authority and the fire brigade of the regions in whose territorial district the fireworks are to be carried out no later than 5 working days before their implementation.
(3) The notification of the performance of the firework referred to in paragraph 1 shall be in writing and shall include, in addition to the general requirements of the administrative procedure, the technological process and the written consent of the owner of the land on which the firework is to be carried out with the execution of the firework.
(4) The notice of fireworks referred to in paragraph 2 shall be in writing and, in addition to the general requirements of the administrative procedure, shall contain:
(a) name and contact telephone number of the fireworks person,
(b) identification of the place of execution of the fireworks;
(c) the date and time of the start of the fireworks preparation;
(d) the date and time of commencement of the fireworks and its duration;
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Act No 344 / 2025 Coll., amending Act No. 206 / 2015 Coll., on pyrotechnic articles and on the treatment and modification of certain laws (pyrotechnic Act), as amended, and other related laws |
|---|---|
| Regulation Type | Law |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 18.09.2025 |
|---|---|
| Effective from | 01.12.2025 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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