Consumer fireworks are legal in South Bend but limited to set dates and hours: 5-11 PM June 29-July 9, 10 AM-midnight July 4, and 10 AM Dec 31 to 1 AM Jan 1. Never on streets or in parks.
Indiana law (IC 22-11-14) lets adults 18+ use consumer fireworks and bars cities from banning them, so South Bend restricts only hours and location under Sec. 13-59 (Ord. 10628-18). Discharge is allowed 5 PM-11 PM on June 29 through July 9 (except July 4), 10 AM to midnight on July 4, and 10 AM December 31 to 1 AM January 1. Fireworks may never be used on a public street or in a public park. They must be set off on private property with the owner's consent, and all debris must land back on that same property.
Discharging outside allowed hours or on public property is fined $100 first offense, $250 second, and $500 for a third and each subsequent offense. Reckless use can bring criminal and civil liability.
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