Only individuals over the age of 18 can purchase
fireworks.
A person 18 years of age or older has to be present when anyone
younger then 18 is using or possessing fireworks.
Fireworks can only be used on the user's property, the property of
someone who granted permission for fireworks to be discharged, or a place
designated by the Indiana State Fire Marshal for the discharge of consumer
fireworks.
Fireworks can only be discharged between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m. any day except on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and
New Years Eve when the times are 9:00 a.m. to midnight. It is important to
check with local officials, as local ordinances may restrict the use of
fireworks.
A person who violates this law can be
charged with a class C infraction.
If a person recklessly, knowingly, or
intentionally uses fireworks and the violation causes property damage they can
be charged with a class A misdemeanor. If there is bodily injury it is enhanced
to a class D felony, and if there is death a class C felony.
Adults are encouraged to
constantly monitor children who use fireworks. In the past, children have
suffered needless burns on their arms and hands as a result of improperly using
bottle rockets, fire crackers, and sparklers. All fireworks have the potential
to be dangerous when used improperly.