All consumer fireworks and sparklers are illegal in New Rochelle. Westchester County opted out of New York's 2017 sparkling-device law, so even sparklers are banned. NY Penal Law §270.00 applies.
Under NY Penal Law §270.00, consumer fireworks are banned statewide. The 2017 state law legalizing 'sparkling devices' (ground-based sparklers, fountains, snakes) explicitly allowed counties to opt out, and Westchester County did so. Possession or use anywhere in New Rochelle is therefore prohibited. Only professionally permitted aerial displays under NY Labor Law Article 28 are allowed. New Rochelle Fire Department and NRPD enforce.
Possession/use: violation-level offense with fines. Sale: Class B misdemeanor (up to 90 days jail). Sale of $500+ worth: Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year). Sale to minors: Class A misdemeanor.
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