Are fireworks permitted in Miami Township?
Ohio law prohibits the use of most fireworks. There are three classifications of fireworks sold in Ohio and only the first classification is legal to use in Ohio • Trick or novelty items: 1.4G (consumer) fireworks; 1.3G (display/exhibit) fireworks. Only novelty item fireworks, such as sparklers, snakes, smoke-related items, and toy trick novelties can be purchased and used in Ohio. Even though these fireworks are legal, Ohioans should be extremely careful when igniting any fireworks device. All fireworks have the potential to malfunction unexpectedly, • Consumer fireworks now referred to as 1.4G fireworks (formerly known as “Class C” fireworks) can be legally sold in Ohio by a licensed wholesaler or manufacturer but cannot be used in Ohio. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, skyrockets, fountains, and missiles are a few examples of 1.4G fireworks. A complete list is detailed below. When purchasing these items, the buyer must sign an affidavit stating that they will be taken to