Fireworks: If it launches or explodes its illegal.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office put out a warning on July 3. If it launches or explodes its illegal.
Setting off fireworks is against the law. There is a loophole in Florida law that allows people to buy popular mortars and rockets.
The state allows for people to use fireworks if it’s for agricultural or mining purposes, or for a show, theater, or athletic and sport ceremonies.
When you buy fireworks have to fill out a form acknowledging that using fireworks under any other circumstance without a permit is illegal.
Sparklers and noisemakers are legal to buy and light up.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says you can use fireworks legally if you have a permit.
In order for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to enforce the law, a deputy has to witness an individual using the illegal firework.
If caught, you can be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
JULY 4 2017
