Prior Lake follows Minnesota state law, which prohibits all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive, non-aerial fireworks (sparklers, fountains, snakes) are legal for personal use.
Under Minn. Stat. Sec. 624.20-624.25, Minnesota consumer fireworks are limited to sparklers, cones, tubes, snakes, and similar ground-based, non-aerial, non-exploding devices. Roman candles, bottle rockets, firecrackers, mortars, and aerial repeaters are illegal for personal use. Only licensed pyrotechnicians with a permit issued by the local fire authority may discharge aerial/explosive fireworks (typically for public displays). Prior Lake police and fire enforce these rules and respond to fireworks complaints through the non-emergency line 952-445-1411. Use of any fireworks is prohibited on public property, parks, schools, and rights-of-way.
Possession, sale, or use of illegal fireworks under Minn. Stat. Sec. 624.21 is a misdemeanor. Fines run up to $1,000 per offense and confiscated fireworks are not returned; civil penalties can reach $3,000 in egregious cases.
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