New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 21:3-2) lets Galloway residents 16+ use only ground-based and handheld sparkling devices, sparklers, snakes, smoke devices and party poppers. All aerial fireworks, firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles remain illegal statewide.
Since a 2017 amendment to N.J.S.A. 21:3-2, New Jersey permits non-explosive, non-aerial sparkling devices and novelties for anyone 16 or older, so those are legal in Galloway Township. Anything that leaves the ground or explodes stays banned: firecrackers, skyrockets, Roman candles, bottle rockets and torpedoes are all prohibited. There is no permit for personal aerial fireworks; consumer aerials require a state display permit reserved for professionals. Galloway's Pinelands setting makes stray sparks a wildfire risk, so keep even sparklers away from dry brush.
Possessing or using prohibited aerial fireworks is a disorderly persons offense under state law, punishable by a fine (up to $1,000) and possible jail. Police confiscate illegal fireworks.
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