Miami Gardens, FL Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal Days
- July 4, Dec. 31, Jan. 1 only
- Sparklers
- Legal year-round (16+ to purchase)
- Professional Display
- Requires fire department permit
- Penalty (illegal use)
- 1st-degree misdemeanor, up to $1,000
- Governing Law
- FL Statutes Ch. 791
Summary
Under Florida Statutes Chapter 791, consumer fireworks in Miami Gardens are legal only on July 4th, December 31st, and January 1st. Sparklers and novelty items are legal year-round. A fire department permit is required for professional fireworks displays. Sparklers may be purchased by persons 16 and older.
791.012 Minimum fireworks safety standards. The outdoor display of fireworks in this state shall be governed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1123, Code for Fireworks Display, 2018 Edition. Any state, county, or municipal law, rule, or ordinance may provide for more stringent regulations for the outdoor display of fireworks, but in no event may any such law, rule, or ordinance provide for less stringent regulations for the outdoor display of fireworks. [...] 791.02 Sale of fireworks regulated; rules and regulations. (1) Except as hereinafter provided it is unlawful for any person, firm, copartnership, or corporation to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks; [...] 791.08 Use during designated holidays; exemption. (1) As used in this section, the term "designated holiday" means: (a) New Year's Day, January 1; (b) Independence Day, July 4; or (c) New Year's Eve, December 31. (2) This chapter does not prohibit the use of fireworks solely and exclusively during a designated holiday. This section is not intended to provide for the comprehensive regulation of fireworks as described in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida, or to supersede any local governmental regulation relating to the use of fireworks as provided in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida.
Full Breakdown
Florida law (SB 140, effective 2020) permits consumer fireworks including firecrackers, Roman candles, skyrockets, and aerial devices exclusively on three holidays: July 4th, December 31st, and January 1st. Sparklers, party poppers, smoke devices, and other novelty items remain legal year-round and may be purchased by persons 16 years and older. Sparkler sales are permitted between June 20 and July 5, and December 10 through January 2. Professional fireworks displays at venues like Hard Rock Stadium require permits from the Miami Gardens Fire Department. Using fireworks outside the three designated days without a permit is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Using consumer fireworks outside the three designated holidays is a first-degree misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Professional display violations carry additional penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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