Florida Fireworks Laws You Should Know
With July 4 coming up, those pop up fireworks tents are opening daily. What are the Florida fireworks laws? Are they legal? When can you light them? What can get you fined?
Are fireworks legal in Florida?
Yes. Those fireworks you see at those roadside tents? Those are ok according to the state of Florida. But there are some catches. First, no kids should touch them. You must be of at least 18 years of age to use fireworks.
Also, you can’t just light fireworks up whenever you like. There are only three days when it’s ok to set off fireworks in Florida. Obviously the 4th of July is the big one. The other two? New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. If you have leftovers on July 5, you’re going to need to stash them away until December.
That said, there are things like sparklers and smoke bombs. Those you can use anytime because they’re not considered fireworks. According Fox 35, the state of Florida considers fireworks to be “combustible or explosive composition or substance or combination of substances prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect.”
That weird Florida fireworks loophole
Then there was always that crazy loophole. Floridians over the years have signed that silly waiver saying they’re purchasing fireworks for “agricultural use.” To get around the fireworks rules, you could utilize the loophole in Florida law and pretend you’re lighting up the sky to scare birds away or trying to protect your fish hatcheries.
It’s not just Florida Fireworks Laws you need to know
Although fireworks are legal in Florida, some cities have their own laws so it’s a good idea to call your local officials. For example, Belleair Beach and Clearwater have ordinances banning personal fireworks on the beach, according to Fox 13.
