A new law takes effect next week that makes it legal to possess new, more powerful, types of fireworks in Georgia.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s office posted the following release:
NEW FIREWORKS LAW EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2015:
Georgia HB-110 defines fireworks as any combustible or explosive composition or any substance or combination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect.
And with July 4 quickly approaching, that means a very wide selection of celebratory explosives will be going off around the state.
While the new law makes the sale of fireworks legal in the state, there are certain provisions and times that revelers should be aware of.
Those facts include the following:
- The new state law allows for fireworks to be sold statewide in Georgia.
- Authorized fireworks include firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, sparklers and other combustibles and explosives of like construction.
- Fireworks can be used between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 a.m. On Jan. 1, July 3, July 4 and on Dec. 31, fireworks can be used from 10 a.m. through 2 a.m.
- Fireworks cannot be exploded within 100 yards of a nuclear power facility or gas station, or a facility that refines, processes, or blends gasoline.
- Persons must be at least 18 years of age to purchase fireworks.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office recommends all fireworks use to be supervised by a responsible adult.
Fireworks can be dangerous if used improperly. And each year, hundreds of people are injured while using them.
