Consumer fireworks are legal in Fort Wayne for adults 18+ under IC 22-11-14. Discharge hours are 9 AM to 11 PM, extended around July 4 and New Year. The city cannot ban fireworks.
Indiana Code 22-11-14 preempts local fireworks bans and establishes statewide legal discharge windows. In Fort Wayne, consumer fireworks may be used by adults 18 or older on private property with owner permission. Standard discharge hours are 9 AM to 11 PM. Extended hours apply June 29 through July 9 (until midnight, and until 1 AM on July 4) and from 10 AM on December 31 to 1 AM on January 1. Fireworks cannot be discharged on public property, streets, alleys, school grounds, or another persons property without permission. Fort Wayne Police Department enforces discharge-hour and location violations. Retail sales of consumer fireworks are regulated by the Indiana State Fire Marshal and require certified retailer permits.
Discharging outside legal hours, on public property, or by minors may result in Class C infraction or misdemeanor charges under IC 22-11-14-10.
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