Now that AZ decided to allow the use of non aerial consumer fireworks without a permit, this Fourth of July is undoubtedly going to sparkle. Here is the scoop on making sure your fireworks are legal, where to buy them and safety tips while using them.

It’s the Law!
On November 30, 2010, Arizona state legislature passed a law allowing certain fireworks to be used without permits. Here are the details of the House Bill, minus the legal jargon.

-          Legal fireworks do not include anything that will rise into the air and explode.
-          “Display fireworks,” or illegal fireworks, include items commonly known as bottle rockets, sky rockets, Roman Candles, torpedoes, helicopters, etc.
-          “Consumer fireworks,” or legal fireworks, include small devices that will not rise or explode.
-          Usually, legal fireworks are meant to produce small sound or visual effects.
-          Some examples of legal fireworks are ground and hand-held sparklers, cone fountains, ground spinners, wheels, toy smoke devices, etc.

So, remember: if it flies high, it’s not right, if it stays down low, it’s a go!