Pembroke Pines, FL Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Sparklers
- Legal year-round
- Consumer Fireworks
- Legal on July 4th, NYE, Memorial Day
- State Law
- F.S. Chapter 791
- Penalty
- First-degree misdemeanor: up to $1,000
Summary
Florida permits sparklers and certain novelty items. Larger consumer fireworks are restricted under F.S. 791 with limited exceptions. Pembroke Pines enforces state fireworks laws.
791.08 Use during designated holidays; exemption. (1) As used in this section, the term "designated holiday" means: (a) New Year's Day, January 1;
(b) Independence Day, July 4; or
(c) New Year's Eve, December 31.
(2) This chapter does not prohibit the use of fireworks solely and exclusively during a designated holiday. This section is not intended to provide for the comprehensive regulation of fireworks as described in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida, or to supersede any local governmental regulation relating to the use of fireworks as provided in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida.
(3) The Legislature does not intend for the application of this section to supersede any prohibition against the use of fireworks contained within a legally executed and properly recorded declaration of covenants or covenant running with the land of any homeowners' association pursuant to chapter 720. However, a homeowners' association, through a board of directors, may not promulgate rules that attempt to abrogate a homeowner's right to use fireworks during a designated holiday or under general law.
Full Breakdown
Florida Statute Chapter 791 regulates fireworks. Sparklers and other novelty items (snakes, smoke devices) are legal year-round. In 2020, Florida legalized certain consumer fireworks (Roman candles, aerial devices) on specific holidays: July 4th, New Year's Eve/Day, and Memorial Day weekend (6 PM Dec 31–midnight Jan 1, 6 PM July 3–midnight July 5, 6 PM Saturday before Memorial Day–midnight Memorial Day). Outside these dates, fireworks use requires a legal purpose affidavit. Pembroke Pines enforces through its Fire and Police departments.
Violations & Fines
Using fireworks outside permitted dates without proper documentation is a first-degree misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000.
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