Minnesota Officials Clarify Legal, Illegal Fireworks Ahead of Holiday
Woodbury officials are reminding residents about Minnesota's fireworks regulations as holiday celebrations approach, emphasizing the clear distinction between legal and illegal pyrotechnics in the state.
According to state law, fireworks that fly in the air or explode are strictly prohibited. This includes popular items such as bottle rockets and firecrackers, which are commonly available for purchase in neighboring states.
Legal fireworks in Minnesota are limited to ground-based devices and handheld items such as sparklers, party poppers, and other products that create showers of light while remaining on the ground. These items are readily available at local retail stores.
Officials emphasized that even possession of illegal fireworks within state borders violates Minnesota law, regardless of where they were purchased. The transportation of such items into the state is also prohibited.
The clarification comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety during holiday celebrations while helping residents comply with state regulations.
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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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