“We pass on our knowledge to others so as not to sell illegal fireworks. Most of the things we sell here in Colorado are sparks. So they`re in fountains, so all they do is shower sparks, and then we teach people how to put them in safe areas,” Bohling said. Note that in unincorporated areas of the state, it is generally legal to use Colorado-licensed fireworks on private property. Last year, police reported receiving more than 400 calls regarding illegal fireworks activities. The Colorado Springs Fire Department and the Police Department will patrol. If you are caught using illegal fireworks, you can get up to 189 days in jail and face a hefty fine. If it sets fire, there is a possibility of arson. We`ll contact you quickly to discuss your best legal defense against fireworks allegations in Colorado.
Don`t be patriotic if you have a criminal record. Contact us to find out why we are considered some of the best criminal defense attorneys in Colorado. In Colorado, all fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal nationwide, unless it`s a professionally curated show where some cities ban fountains and sparks altogether. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – You can see fireworks stalls popping up outside the city limits before July 4, but most fireworks are illegal in Colorado. Where local law permits, legal fireworks in Colorado consist of small devices that create acoustic or visual effects (but not explosion) by burning. Each category of fireworks allowed has a different upper limit for the maximum amount of explosive material that a device may contain. However, no domestic fireworks display may contain more than 50 milligrams of explosive composition. Fireworks that are illegal in Colorado Springs are the ones you need to turn on or that have a fuse. Sparklers are illegal in the city. Only novelties such as snappers and poppers are allowed. For those who want to celebrate safely with legal fireworks, Jason Bohling runs the Davy Jones Fireworks Tent in Arapahoe County.
This will not be a problem for mother Karen and her son Cody, who live in Arvada. They take care of the legal issues. If local law permits, legal fireworks in Colorado may include: The following list is subject to frequent changes depending on weather conditions. Before you buy, own, or use fireworks in Colorado, check with your local law enforcement department or fire department to see if such use is legal. DENVER (KDVR) – Buying fireworks for the fourth of July can be expensive, but it pales in comparison when you get a ticket to light illegal fireworks. However, local laws often impose harsher penalties. For example, in Denver, it is illegal to set off fireworks of any kind. The consequences of using or possessing fireworks in Denver and many other cities may include penalties for: And even fireworks that are otherwise legal under Colorado state law are prohibited in: cylindrical and conical fountains, ground moths, torches, and colored fire, soaked sticks and sparks, snakes and fireflies, tower noisemakers and some other novelties. These items are subject to size and chemical composition restrictions. According to Colorado`s fireworks laws, essentially anything that explodes once it leaves the ground is illegal to sell, buy, and use. These include: Colorado`s fireworks laws vary by city or county. In some areas, including Denver, Fort Collins and Lakewood, fireworks are completely illegal, even on the fourth of July.
In some parts of Colorado, some types of fireworks are legal, but most are not. Illegal fireworks include those that are in the air or that explode or burst. Examples of illegal fireworks include bottle rockets, cherry bombs, M-80s, and Roman candles. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) — The fourth of July is fast approaching, but fire officials say it`s the danger of illegal fireworks. “Within the city limits, all fireworks are illegal,” Lacy said. “No fireworks for the general public are allowed, and what we`re doing is allowing authorized public exhibitions.” Illegal use of fireworks in Colorado can cost you up to $2,750 in some jurisdictions. It can also put you in jail for a year. You could end up with a criminal record – simply because you`re patriotic. Maybe it`s better to watch one of the professional shows. The penalty for illegal fireworks includes a fine of $2,900 and up to 180 days in jail.
If a fire is caused by illegal fireworks, one can expect charges of arson and all associated penalties. Fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal throughout Colorado. These include fireworks purchased in neighboring states (such as Wyoming). However, to the extent permitted by local law, children under the age of 16 may otherwise use legal fireworks under adult supervision.3 Illegal fireworks in Colorado may result in fines and/or jail time. The use of illegal personal fireworks can not only cause forest fires, but also cause injuries. Captain Micheal Smaldino says most injuries with fireworks are quick and unexpected. He tells us about one of the most common injuries they see in sparks – which burn at 2000 degrees. Illegal fireworks in Colorado include (but are not limited to): CSFD says that if you are injured by illegal fireworks, it is important to consult a doctor. Colorado law states that all fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal throughout the state, but some communities allow fireworks like sparks and fountains. The following points are legal, according to the state, although all the firefighters we spoke to also advised against it: smoke bombs, sparks, fountains, and even small snapshots that make a bang when you throw them against the sidewalk are all legal. You commit the crime of contributing to a minor`s delinquency if: you commit an act or do not act in a certain way, and the act or inaction makes a child more vulnerable to illegal activities. Common examples include: allowing your 13-year-old son to stay outside after curfew and him.
Possession of illegal fireworks is a minor offense in Colorado. Penalties include up to 10 days in jail and/or up to $300 in fines.2 Illegal use of fireworks can cost you up to $2,750 in CO in some jurisdictions. While these stalls may be near you, the items sold there are still illegal in Colorado Springs and may be in other cities. “The law says that if it leaves the ground or explodes, it`s illegal. A tube into which you load a projectile that fires 150 feet in the air. illegal. Fireworks because they explode and you will go boom. Illegal. This one will fire a projectile 150 feet in the air with a display at the end, illegal,” Calkins said. Colorado Springs has stricter rules, which means that anything that is set on fire or ignited is illegal. “Right now we`re 14 down, so we couldn`t really increase it as much as I`d like, so we`ll be tight this weekend trying to handle as many calls as possible,” Treusch said. “What helps us a lot are things like the exact address, if you`re willing to talk to a sales representative, helpful.” However, local regulations vary by location and from year to year, depending on drought conditions.
Therefore, it`s best to check with your local law enforcement agency or fire department before buying or using fireworks.