Consumer fireworks are illegal statewide in Connecticut (CGS §29-357). Only sparklers and fountains are legal for those 16 and older. New Milford cannot permit otherwise-illegal fireworks; the fire marshal enforces.
State law answers the fireworks question in New Milford before the town gets a say: CGS §29-357 bans consumer fireworks throughout Connecticut, and no municipality can permit what the state prohibits. The legal carve-out covers sparklers and fountains only, for users 16 and older — anything that flies or explodes is out, wherever it was purchased. The fire marshal enforces locally, and violations are a state offense carrying a fine and possible misdemeanor charges. Worth underlining: fireworks bought legally in another state remain illegal to use in Connecticut.
State offense under CGS §29-357 — fine and possible misdemeanor charges.
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