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MILLCREEK CODE ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FIREWORKS CODE
In September 2022 , Act 74 of 2022 went into effect . Act 74 updates the current fireworks law to address the illegal use of consumer fireworks . While much of the underlying 2017 law remains unchanged , there are updates aimed at curbing the illegal use of consumer fireworks . The Act also includes updates to display fireworks provisions and fireworks sales . On June 13 , 2023 , the Township adopted Ordinance 2023-5 , which codified portions of Act 74 in Chapter 40 , Article IX , Fireworks of the Millcreek Township Code .
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MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP NEWS
Ground and hand-held sparkling devices , even though labeled as " fireworks ". These include party poppers , sparklers , smoke bombs , etc .
Smaller fireworks intended for personal enjoyment . Available for purchase without an ATF license or permit . May be purchased at stand alone , permanent structure ( e . g . aerial spinners , Roman Candles , mines , shells , cakes , missiles , firecrackers , rockets , chasers , fountains ). ( See § 40-65 )
Commonly called “ Commercial Fireworks ”. Larger fireworks intended for public / private displays . Must have ATF license or permit , and an operational permit issued by the Township . ( See §§ 40-65 , 40-66 )
In order to purchase , possess and use consumer fireworks , a person must be at least 18 years of age . In addition , a person may not intentionally use Consumer Fireworks if :
# 1 * On private property or on public property , including but not limited to , streets , parking lots , sidewalks and parks , without the express permission of the owner or entity that controls the property .
# 2 * Within , directed at or directed from a vehicle or building . * Directed at another person .
# 3 * While the person is under the influence of alcohol , a controlled substance or another drug .
# 4 * With one hundred fifty ( 150 ) feet of building or vehicle , whether or not the building or vehicle is owned by user .
# 5 * Time Limitations : May not be used between the hours of 10:00pm and 10:00am expect : certain holidays listed with in the ordinance (§ 40- 67 ).
A person who possesses or uses consumer fireworks in violation of the law may be charged with a Summary Offense and face a monetary fine . They may also be liable to pay for any damages or costs that occur as result of using fireworks in violation of Act and the Ordinance .
To help you determine if you can use consumer fireworks on your property we have published a map indicating prohibited areas on millcreektownship . com . If you are in doubt if you can use fireworks in an area it is better to not take the chance .
SOME PEOPLE DO NOT APPRECIATE HEARING FIREWORKS AS THEY MAY INVOKE BAD MEMORIES OR DISTURB CHILDREN AND PETS . PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE COURTEOUS IF USING ANY FIREWORKS .
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