Are fireworks illegal ?
Because they are explosive and highly dangerous, the government regulates fireworks. Few items have maimed, blinded, and injured people as fireworks have. Most states and localities regulate when, what types, and to whom fireworks can be sold as well as how they may be used and possessed. Many of these laws vary because of the wide range of fireworks, from M-80s to sparklers. Breaking a fireworks law could be a felony or a misdemeanor. Here are some examples of laws regulating fireworks: • Some places ban fireworks sales and use completely. • Some places require a permit to sell fireworks. • Some places do not allow the sale of fireworks to children • Some places require a permit to use fireworks. • Some places forbid possessing or storing fireworks. • Some places allow the sale of only certain types of fireworks. • The federal government bans bringing fireworks to sensitive areas such as airports. • The federal government bans using fireworks as weapons with the intent of damaging or
