Consumer fireworks in the City of Miami may only be used on three designated dates: July 4th, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day per FL HB 1059 (2020). Aerial fireworks sale is prohibited. Sparklers legal year-round.
Florida Statute §791 and HB 1059 (2020) govern fireworks in the City of Miami. Consumer fireworks may only be used on July 4th, December 31st, and January 1st. Cities cannot ban fireworks on designated holidays. Aerial fireworks that propel, detonate, or explode are illegal to sell in Miami. Use fireworks outdoors on paved surfaces at least 25 feet from buildings, cars, and trees. Sparklers and novelty items legal year-round. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue provides safety guidelines for the three legal dates.
Illegal firework use outside designated dates: first-degree misdemeanor under FL §791. Up to one year jail and $1,000 fine.
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