Consumer fireworks are illegal in Hollywood except on 3 FL-preempted holidays (July 4, Dec. 31, Jan. 1) per FL §791.08. Sparklers and novelties (smoke devices, caps, party poppers, snappers) are legal year-round. Selling prohibited fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor under FL §791.
FL §791.08 (effective 2020) preempts local bans on consumer fireworks on July 4th, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day only. Outside those 3 dates, consumer fireworks (anything that explodes or ascends) are illegal. Sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, smoke devices, snaps, and caps are legal year-round per FL §791.01 exemptions. Violations subject to city noise ordinance and potentially FL law.
Illegal sale of fireworks: first-degree misdemeanor under F.S. Chapter 791. Noise violations from fireworks: Chapter 100 citation, $100-$1,000 fines. Property damage: civil liability and potential criminal charges.
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