Woodbury council clarifies which fireworks are legal in Minnesota
The Woodbury City Council discussed Minnesota's fireworks regulations on June 30, explaining which types of fireworks residents can legally use and which are prohibited under state law.
During the meeting, council members clarified the legal status of various fireworks in Minnesota to help residents understand what they can and cannot use. According to the discussion, legal fireworks in Minnesota are those that remain on the ground and do not explode—such as sparklers. Illegal fireworks are those that fly through the air or explode, including bottle rockets and firecrackers.
A key point emphasized during the meeting was that possessing illegal fireworks is against Minnesota state law, even if those fireworks were purchased outside of Minnesota. This clarification is important for residents who may travel to neighboring states where different fireworks regulations apply.
The council's discussion appears aimed at educating the public ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, when fireworks use typically increases. By outlining which fireworks are legal and which are not, the council is helping residents avoid unintentional violations of state law.
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[0:06] in Minnesota these are examples of legal
[0:08] fireworks uh you can purchase these any
[0:10] retail store these are legal in
[0:13] Minnesota because they do not fly in the
[0:15] air and they do not explode they're
[0:18] meant to stay on the ground and maybe be
[0:21] sparklers showers of lights or party
[0:24] poppers to throw on the ground examples
[0:26] of illegal fireworks are like what we
[0:29] have here um that you buy outside of
[0:32] Minnesota so uh bottle rockets since
[0:35] they go up in the air and explode and
[0:38] then firecrackers since they also
[0:41] explode and make loud noises
[0:44] fireworks that go in the air or explode
[0:46] are illegal some of those can be
[0:49] purchased outside of the state however
[0:51] to bring those back in the state even
[0:53] possessing those fireworks is against
[0:56] Minnesota law on fireworks
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