Fireworks that propel through the air, detonate, or explode are illegal to sell or purchase in Miami-Dade County. Consumer fireworks may only be used on three designated dates: July 4th, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day per FL HB 1059 (2020).
Florida Statute Section 791 regulates fireworks statewide. Fireworks that propel through the air, detonate, or explode are illegal to sell or purchase in Miami-Dade County. However, HB 1059 (2020) created three legal designated holidays for consumer firework use: July 4th, December 31st, and January 1st. Cities cannot ban fireworks on these designated holidays. When lighting fireworks, they must be used outdoors on a driveway or paved surface, at least 25 feet from houses, cars, trees, or anything flammable. Sparklers, novelty items, and party poppers remain legal year-round. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue provides safety guidelines for consumer firework use.
Illegal sale or use of fireworks outside designated dates is a first-degree misdemeanor under FL §791, punishable by up to one year in jail and $1,000 fine. Local fire marshal enforces additional restrictions.
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