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Senator Wants To Legalize Fireworks In Florida
August 24, 2017
Sen. Greg Steube is again trying to light the fuse on a proposal to legalize fireworks sales to the general public in Florida. The Sarasota Republican’s proposal would end a decades-old prohibition on fireworks sales.
Many people have gotten around the ban by using loopholes that allow the purchase of fireworks for such things as frightening birds for agriculture-related reasons. Lawmakers have unsuccessfully pushed to end the prohibition for years.
Steube filed the bill for the 2018 legislative session, which starts in January. He proposed an identical measure during the 2017 session, but it was not heard in committee.
by The News Service of Florida
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5 Responses to “Senator Wants To Legalize Fireworks In Florida”
Even using them safely won’t prevent injury if the fireworks are faulty. Did we not read about 2 people losing a hand just a few wees ago? What was fun about that?
I have one neighbor who adores setting off fireworks and four neighbors who adore calling the police on him Used to be they were only for the 4th of July. Now fireworks are used all of the time for entertainment and they have lost their glow as far as I am concerned.
Some folks here in the Molino area go to Alabama and buy fireworks. I know because we see them in the sky and know they aren’t just firecrackers. I don’t see why one can’t purchase them here in Escambia County. If used appropriately they’re safe. We’ve gone to Santa Rosa County to see fireworks on 4th July and enjoyed them. Just my thoughts.
@Jimmy stop whining about the noise. This would bring some money back to florida that we lose to Alabama.
Too much noise pollution already in Escambia county. How about some peace and quiet?
This would be really nice and would mean more revenue for the state and new local business. Though the trip to Ala. has become somewhat of a family tradition it would still be nice not to have to drive so far.