Use During Designated Holidays; Exemption.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

(1) As used in this section, the term “designated holiday” means:

(a) New Year’s Day, January 1;

(b) Independence Day, July 4; or

(c) New Year’s Eve, December 31.

(2) This chapter does not prohibit the use of fireworks solely and exclusively during a designated holiday. This section is not intended to provide for the comprehensive regulation of fireworks as described in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida, or to supersede any local governmental regulation relating to the use of fireworks as provided in s. 10(5), chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida.

(3) The Legislature does not intend for the application of this section to supersede any prohibition against the use of fireworks contained within a legally executed and properly recorded declaration of covenants or covenant running with the land of any homeowners’ association pursuant to chapter 720. However, a homeowners’ association, through a board of directors, may not promulgate rules that attempt to abrogate a homeowner’s right to use fireworks during a designated holiday or under general law.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2020-11.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.