S.3038

Prohibits sale and possession of certain fireworks.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3038 prohibits the sale and possession of certain fireworks.

New Jersey S3038 amends existing law to prohibit the sale and possession of certain fireworks, including sparklers, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers. The bill eliminates the exception for sparkling devices and novelties from the ban on the sale, possession, and use of fireworks. Under the bill, the sale, possession, and use of fireworks is restricted to an authorized purchaser with a valid permit to purchase fireworks for public display as approved by a municipality. The bill also imposes penalties for unlawful sale, possession, or use of fireworks.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee