Consumer fireworks illegal in Orange County NY. Sparklers and ground-based sparkling devices legal for persons 18+ under NY General Business Law 156-h.
NY Penal Law 270.00 criminalizes possession and use of consumer fireworks. Sparklers, ground-sparkling devices, and novelty items were legalized statewide in 2015, but counties may opt out. Orange County permits sparkler-type devices. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, and Roman candles remain banned. Contact Orange County at (845) 291-2700 for enforcement.
Possession: Class B misdemeanor. Dangerous fireworks: Class A misdemeanor. Fines up to 1,000 USD plus possible jail.
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