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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Fireworks are illegal for individual use. That, unfortunately, does not stop people from using them. 

Jun 29, 2019 09:14 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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No, it is against the law in NC.

SC it is permitted so, lots of people cross the state line to purchase fireworks and bring them back to their NC parks, lake docks or cul-de-sacs!

Jun 29, 2019 08:46 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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Whether allowed or not allowed; safety matters. Go forth wisely on the Fourth(and always).

Jun 29, 2019 08:44 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
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North Dakota allows most fireworks with a few exceptions for large explosives BUT Minot ND does not allow them in City limits Will Hamm 

Jun 29, 2019 09:03 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I have no idea.

Jun 29, 2019 08:31 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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NO and yet folks do it over and over with the Mohave County Sheriff chasing after them. LOL

We have AMAZING fireworks displays at 2 local casino resorts and parks, most right over the River. Practically anywhere you go, there's one to enjoy. I can see one from my back patio and have to close up the house and crank up the music to keep the dog from freaking out!

Jun 29, 2019 09:49 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
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Obviously, yes, as there are vendors at every major intersection with a tent set up selling 'legal' fireworks.  Next, we will hear about the accidents caused by fireworks.

Jun 29, 2019 09:30 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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Our town allows "safe and sane" fireworks for personal use. Many local non-profits make most of their annual income from the sale of those pyrotechnic devices. Most other communities around here do not allow sale or use of fireworks.

Where I am spending the 4th...in the Sierra foothills...fireworks are an absolute NO! NO!

Jun 29, 2019 09:25 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Jun 29, 2019 08:58 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

No, but there are still people who use them. The city puts on a beautiful fireworks display from a barge in the ocean but that doesn't stop some.

Jun 29, 2019 11:47 AM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
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Yes - with limitations. And the fire department is very active that evening!

Jun 29, 2019 10:59 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nope but that doesn't stop anybody.

Jun 29, 2019 10:21 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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No, but that doesn't stop some knuckleheads in my area from doing it...

Jun 29, 2019 10:17 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I believe they are illegal but that doesn't trouble anyone

Jun 29, 2019 09:16 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I don't know if it is allowed, but we have it on the beach.

Jun 30, 2019 06:45 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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A lot of people do it on the beach in Sunny Isles Beach.

Jun 30, 2019 06:38 AM
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Kris Collis, Associate Broker
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Yeah baby!  

Legal and promoted here big-time LOL! The main drags in town all have fireworks stores.  Anyone 18 and older can purchase fireworks.  Our state police posts Fireworks FAQs

Today is June 29, for a week we've been hearing neighbors testing and getting ready for the big day.

Jun 29, 2019 12:35 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Not sure about the legalities ... just know there are lots of fireworks being blown during the 4th of July weekend.

Be Safe ... Not Sorry!  Use Wisdom.

Jun 29, 2019 12:32 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Depends on the fireworks. The big ones are across the river, so of course everyone drives over there and brings them home to light off in this area.

Jun 29, 2019 11:53 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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It does not.

Jun 29, 2019 10:16 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Not by individuals, only professional shows are allowed.

Jun 29, 2019 09:18 AM
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Sam Shueh
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No. Fire hazard.

Jun 29, 2019 09:15 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
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I don't know Will 

Jun 30, 2019 05:18 AM
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Bob Crane
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Unfortunately, and they keep scaring my dogs.

Jun 29, 2019 04:39 PM
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Barbara Todaro
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NO, NO, NO..... they've never allowed that....

Jun 29, 2019 01:30 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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Yes, as long as they don't leave the ground. The large displays are done with Fire dept's and park service on hand, and can require permits.

Jun 29, 2019 01:19 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Will,

We are not into personal fireworks, never have been...So I have no idea!  A

Jun 29, 2019 11:45 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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No Will...the city puts on a display for half an hour from a mountain top

Jun 29, 2019 10:31 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
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Recreational use of fireworks is not permitted in the most densely populated county in Florida.

So, we all sign a note stating these fire works are to keep the critters out of our crops. Let the party begin!

Jun 29, 2019 10:20 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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Large ones!  But smaller ones are discouraged but not much is done about it unless they are acting in a dangerous way. That being said...fireworks are illegal in MA for individuals

Then we'll get complaints at the Selectmen's office about terrorized dogs and veterans with PTSD. But then again, we live across the pond from the Fish & Game Club where there is shooting every day.

Jun 30, 2019 02:25 PM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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Yes, in CT we have legal fireworks but they are limited in what they can sell, they won't shoot high up in the sky or make huge booms. I like the fireworks we had when I was a kid, everything flew high & exploded loud. 

Jun 30, 2019 08:27 AM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
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Not this year. I don't know if it's because of we are having a dryer than normal year or if that's how it's going to be from now on. I guess we'll find out next year.

Jun 30, 2019 08:09 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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Fireworks ARE legal here in NH. Individual towns/cities may allow or outlaw them though. Fireworks stores have to be free standing and sprinklered, no road side stands or tents

Jun 30, 2019 04:17 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
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Not legally

Jun 30, 2019 04:15 AM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
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No, No, No it's illegal...but throughout the years we have seen some of our neighbors using them.

Jun 30, 2019 07:39 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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No, but it does not stop the determined!

Jun 30, 2019 06:00 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Only if set off indoors

Jun 30, 2019 05:58 AM
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Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Our neighborhood does not allow this since we live in a nature preserve area however, our town presents a huge fireworks party.

Jun 30, 2019 05:05 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Yes they do.  I'm usually in bed around 8-8:30 reading a book.  Light out no later than 9.  Trouble is they allow fireworks until 11.  

Jun 30, 2019 02:59 AM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Kelowna does a big set of fireworks over the lake on Canada here. There is a ban on individual use. But some think they are above the law and shoot the off.

Jun 30, 2019 07:05 PM
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Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
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My county does not though that does not stop people as they are easy to get nearby. As dry as it usually is around us, it could end badly. We traditionally go to another county to watch their fireworks show  and they allow  fireworks so there are MANY to see all around throughout the night. 

Jun 30, 2019 02:04 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
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yes for about 4 years now.

Jun 30, 2019 12:50 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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Yes, they are legal to purchase.

Jun 30, 2019 09:09 AM
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ana Osullivan
EXP Realty - Johns Island, SC
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I live in South Carolina and they do allow fireworks for individual use. Coming from NY and Ct area where they are illegel, it is alot of fun shooting them off ourselves now...

Jun 30, 2019 03:10 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Mostly no, but some hoods yes.

Jun 30, 2019 11:46 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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NOPE

Jul 18, 2019 07:01 PM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
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Yes, some smaller safer fireworks are allowed. Essentially, any firework that explodes or leaves the ground is not legal in North Carolina.

Jul 01, 2019 05:50 AM
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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Fireworks are banned across the whole state of Alaska this year due to forest fires

Fireworks make no sense in Alaska during the summer Its light all day and night! We do fireworks for winter carnival and new years eve 

dark skies bright lights!

Jul 01, 2019 01:09 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, unfortunately... we have fireworks most of  weekends, especially now during graduation season.

Jun 30, 2019 10:42 PM
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