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Fireworks Regulations

"If it goes up or blows up, it is illegal in Auburn!"

City of Auburn Regulations

Discharge of legal fireworks is allowed on July 4th only, between the hours of 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Discharge is also allowed from 6 p.m. on December 31, to 1 a.m. on January 1.

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase legal fireworks.

Increased Enforcement

The Auburn Police Department will cite those using fireworks unlawfully with a possible fine of up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail. Those discharging fireworks recklessly face up to a $5000 fine and a year in jail. Anyone caught in possession of a device containing more than 2 grains of pyrotechnic charge (such as an M80) may be charged with a felony, punishable up to 20 years in prison.

Citizens can assist the City with this stepped up emphasis by calling 9-1-1 when fireworks are illegally discharged in their neighborhood.

Tips For a Safe Independence Day

Consider attending a public display as a safe alternative
Buy and use only legal fireworks
Follow directions and safety recommendations printed on the fireworks
Maintain adult supervision
Use fireworks in an area clear of materials that can burn (grass, bark, trees)
Keep garden hoses ready
Wet down fireworks display area
Light one item at a time, move away quickly and keep a safe distance
Dispose of used fireworks by first soaking them in water
Trim any tall grass close to buildings or fences
Clean all gutters and move burnable materials away from homes
Place minor burns in cool water, call 9-1-1 if you need further assistance

Legal	Illegal
Party Poppers Booby Traps Snappers Sparklers Cylindrical and Cone Fountains Illuminating Torches Wheels Ground Spinners Flitter Sparklers Smoke Devices	All Aerial Devices Sky Rockets Missile-Type Rockets Helicopters Aerial Spinners Roman Candles Mines, Shells Firecrackers and Salutes Chasers, Jumping Jacks

* Anything that leaves the ground, or produces a report or explosion is illegal. Any combination of two or more effects is also illegal.

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