[Vision2020] MPD Press Release

[Stephanie Kalasz]

MOSCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT

118 East 4th Street

Moscow, Idaho 83843

Tel: 208-882-COPS    Fax: 208-882-4020

 


PRESS RELEASE



 

 

With the birthday of our great Nation approaching, The Fourth of July,
people celebrate with festivities and fireworks.  People want to enjoy
this time of year and it is imperative that we all understand the laws
regarding fireworks.  

 

In Idaho, NONAERIAL COMMON FIREWORKS are allowed to be sold and USED
beginning midnight on June 23rd until midnight on July 5th.  

 

Nonaerial common fireworks are defined as any fireworks such as ground
spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices or snakes designed to
remain on or near the ground and not to travel outside a fifteen foot
diameter circle or emit sparks or other burning material which land
outside a twenty foot diameter circle or above a height of twenty feet.

These types of familiar fireworks are known as "safe and sane."     

 

If you are caught discharging nonaerial common fireworks outside of the
permitted dates, your fireworks can be confiscated and you can be
subject to a misdemeanor criminal charge that may result in a fine and
or jail time.  

 

Illegal fireworks are prohibited at any time and the use of these
dangerous explosives may result in criminal charges being filed.
Illegal fireworks are those commonly known as firecrackers, bottle
rockets, cherry bombs, roman candles or other explosive devices that do
not meet the definition of Nonaerial Common Fireworks.  Illegal
fireworks are not available for purchase locally.  

 

Please remember the fire danger and injuries fireworks produce when
stored or ignited incorrectly.  With your help everyone can enjoy a safe
holiday. Thank you for complying with the law.

 

 

 

DANIEL L. WEAVER
Prepared by: 

            Chief of Police
Officer Jesse Applehans

 

 

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