Palm Bay, FL Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Chapter 135
- Legal Holidays
- July 4, Dec 31, Jan 1
- Temporary Sales
- Prohibited
- State Law
- FL §791
Summary
Palm Bay Chapter 135 regulates fireworks. Consumer fireworks are prohibited except as permitted under FL Statutes 791.02, 791.04, and 791.07. Florida HB 1059 (2020) legalized consumer fireworks on July 4th, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Sales from temporary locations are prohibited.
791.02  Sale of fireworks regulated; rules and regulations. — (1)  Except as hereinafter provided it is unlawful for any person, firm, copartnership, or corporation to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks; provided that the board of county commissioners shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public display of fireworks by fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations or groups of individuals when such public display is to take place outside of any municipality; provided, further, that the governing body of any municipality shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public display of fireworks within the boundaries of any municipality. Every such display shall be handled by a competent operator to be approved by the chiefs of the police and fire departments of the municipality in which the display is to be held, and shall be of such a character, and so located, discharged, or fired as in the opinion of the chief of the fire department, after proper inspection, shall not be hazardous to property or endanger any person. Application for permits shall be made in writing at least 15 days in advance of the date of the display. After such privilege shall have been granted, sales, possession, use, and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be lawful for that purpose only. No permit granted hereunder shall be transferable.
Full Breakdown
Under Palm Bay Code Chapter 135, it is unlawful to offer for sale, display, use, or explode fireworks within the city except as provided by state statute. The Fire Marshal develops affidavits for sellers to verify purchaser entitlement. Fireworks may not be sold from temporary locations. Purchasers for ceremonial events must provide evidence including a detailed description of the event. Florida HB 1059 legalized consumer fireworks on designated holidays (July 4, Dec 31, Jan 1), and cities cannot ban use on those days.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful use or sale of fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor under Florida law, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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