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.
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.
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.
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