All consumer fireworks including sparklers are illegal in Mount Vernon. Westchester County opted out of the 2017 state sparkler law, so even sparkling devices are banned.
NY Penal Law Sec. 270.00 prohibits consumer fireworks statewide. The 2017 NY law (Ch. 371) legalized ground-based sparkling devices but allowed counties to opt out; Westchester County opted OUT, keeping sparklers banned. Mount Vernon police and fire enforce through confiscation and summons, with increased patrols around July 4 and New Year's Eve.
Possession/use is a violation; selling fireworks is a Class B misdemeanor, selling $500+ worth is Class A misdemeanor. Selling to a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.
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