Reminder on Fireworks Laws from Sheriff
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Aaron [email protected]
According to Indiana law, fireworks can be bought by residents 18 years or older only. Anyone using or in possession of fireworks must have a resident 18 or older present, as well.
Those fireworks are legally allowed to be exploded on the user’s property or on the property of a resident who allows the use of fireworks. Fireworks also can be used on a place designated by the Indiana State Fire Marshal, Indiana law says.
Residents should also observe fireworks discharge hours of 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. any day, and 9 a.m. to midnight on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and New Year's Eve, Indiana law says.
Violations of any of these ordinances is a Class C infraction. Reckless use of fireworks can mean a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class D felony if that misuse causes an injury, law says.
The sheriff’s and fire departments also suggest adults should monitor children closely in and around fireworks in an attempt to limit burns from sparklers, bottle rockets, firecrackers or any other firework.
“Do your part in making this year's celebration a safe one,” the departments wrote in a joint release.
Residents can access additional information about Indiana’s fireworks laws at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website at http://www.in.gov/dhs[[In-content Ad]]
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According to Indiana law, fireworks can be bought by residents 18 years or older only. Anyone using or in possession of fireworks must have a resident 18 or older present, as well.
Those fireworks are legally allowed to be exploded on the user’s property or on the property of a resident who allows the use of fireworks. Fireworks also can be used on a place designated by the Indiana State Fire Marshal, Indiana law says.
Residents should also observe fireworks discharge hours of 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. any day, and 9 a.m. to midnight on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and New Year's Eve, Indiana law says.
Violations of any of these ordinances is a Class C infraction. Reckless use of fireworks can mean a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class D felony if that misuse causes an injury, law says.
The sheriff’s and fire departments also suggest adults should monitor children closely in and around fireworks in an attempt to limit burns from sparklers, bottle rockets, firecrackers or any other firework.
“Do your part in making this year's celebration a safe one,” the departments wrote in a joint release.
Residents can access additional information about Indiana’s fireworks laws at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website at http://www.in.gov/dhs[[In-content Ad]]
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