1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Polk County, Florida.
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Polk County Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Article IV (Section 7-65) generally prohibits the sale, retail offering, use, or explosion of fireworks within the county except as permitted by Florida Statute Chapter 791. Florida Senate Bill 140 (2020), codified at F.S. 791.08, legalizes consumer fireworks statewide on three holidays: July 4 (Independence Day), December 31 (New Year's Eve), and January 1 (New Year's Day). Polk County cannot prohibit consumer fireworks on these dates. Outside those holidays, only sparklers and novelties from F.S. 791.01(8) approved lists are legal without a permit; aerial and explosive consumer fireworks require a state-permitted public display under F.S. 791.02.
Fla. Stat. ch. 791 (2024) - Sale of Fireworks
This chapter shall be applied uniformly throughout the state. Enforcement of this chapter shall remain with local law enforcement departments and officials charged with the enforcement of the laws of the state. History. - s. 6, ch. 87-118. 791.01 Definitions. - As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Distributor” means any person engaged in the business of selling sparklers to a wholesaler. (2)...
2 cities in Polk County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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