Westchester County opted OUT of the 2017 NY sparkler law. All consumer fireworks including sparklers remain illegal countywide under NY Penal Law §270.00.
When NY legalized sparkling devices statewide in 2017 (Ch. 371), the law allowed counties to opt out. The Westchester County Board of Legislators did opt out, so sparklers, ground spinners, and novelty fireworks that are legal in most NY counties are NOT legal anywhere in Westchester. All aerial and exploding fireworks are banned statewide under Penal Law §270.00. Enforcement is primarily municipal police, with county police support on county parks/parkways.
Possession/use: violation-level offense. Selling fireworks: Class B misdemeanor. Selling $500+ worth: Class A misdemeanor. Selling to minors: Class A misdemeanor.
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