Indiana Fireworks Lawss

• Fireworks can be purchased only by persons 18 years of age or older.
• Children may only possess or use any kind of fireworks when an adult is present.

Where

• Fireworks may be used:
  
• On the user’s property
• On the property of someone who has consented to the use of Fireworks on that property
• At a special discharge location*

*a location with a permit to discharge fireworks granted by the chief of a municipal or township fire department

When

• Throughout the year it is legal to set off fireworks from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., but this may be limited further by local ordinances. Citizens should check with local officials.
• On state holidays it is legal to set off fireworks from 9 a.m. to midnight, but this may be limited further by local ordinances.

• The times on the following dates are protected in Indiana for consumer use of fireworks and may not be prohibited by local ordinance:

  June 29 to July 3: from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset;

  July 4: from 10 a.m. to midnight;

  July 5 to July 9: from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset; and

  December 31: from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING INDIANA’S FIREWORKS LAWS

• A person who uses consumer fireworks at any place other than the 3 options listed above or at times other than those listed above, commits a class C infraction that may result in a maximum fine of $500 per infraction. More than 1 infraction in 5 years may constitute a change of a class C misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment up to 60 days and a maximum fine of $500.
• A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally uses consumer fireworks and damages someone else’s property commits a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 1 year and a maximum fine of $10,000.
• A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally uses consumer fireworks and causes serious injury to someone else, commits a class D felony punishable by imprisonment from 6 months to 3 years and a maximum fine of $10,000.
• A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally uses consumer fireworks that causes death, commits a class C felony punishable by imprisonment from 2 to 8 years and a maximum fine of $10,000.
• A person less than 18 years of age who possesses or uses a firework when an adult is not present and responsible at the location commits a Class C infraction that may result in a fine of up to $500 per infraction.

If you plan to use fireworks, make sure to follow these tips to keep you and your family as safe as possible.

• Never let children handle, play with, or light any fireworks.
• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach.
• Always purchase your fireworks from licensed fireworks dealers.
• Use a clear, open area. Keep the audience a safe distance away from the shooting site.
• Never attempt to re-light, alter, or fix any firework item.
• Have a fire extinguisher, water supply, hose, or bucket of water nearby.
• Be cautious of lighting any fireworks during strong wind conditions and light fireworks with wind blowing away from the spectators.
• Never aim, point, or throw fireworks at another person.
• Always use fireworks outdoors.