Nassau County has OPTED OUT of New York state law allowing sparklers and ground-based sparkling devices. ALL consumer fireworks, including sparklers, snap caps, poppers, and sparkling devices, are ILLEGAL in Nassau County. Only licensed professional displays are permitted.
While 2015 New York state legislation legalized sparklers and ground-based sparkling devices statewide, Nassau County exercised its opt-out right under NY Penal Law provisions, making possession and use of even sparklers a criminal offense within county borders. This parallels the NYC approach. Consumer fireworks like firecrackers, bottle rockets, and aerial fireworks are illegal statewide under NY Penal Law Section 270.00. Nassau County Police Department conducts enhanced enforcement around July 4th and New Year's Eve, including checkpoints and social media monitoring.
Possession of fireworks or sparklers in Nassau County is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and fines up to $500. Sale of fireworks is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $1,000 fine). Commercial/dangerous fireworks sales are a Class E felony.
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