06/19/2026
PLEASE remember or know if you don't already that personal fireworks, even if on your own personal lake property - are illegal!
We need to protect our environment, our wildlife, our pets, properties and our Veterans from the stressors that come from fireworks...
If in doubt, please look at Village of Penn Yan, NY - Code360.
🎆 New York State Fireworks LawsNew York maintains a strict statewide ban on all dangerous, aerial, and explosive fireworks, but allows certain "sparkling devices" on a county-by-county basis Unlawfully Dealing With Fireworks - NYS Senate.What is Legal: Ground-based or handheld sparkling devices (wooden-stemmed sparklers, party poppers, and cone fountains) are legal in Yates County Fireworks Law | Ontario County, NY - Official Website.What is Illegal: Aerial devices, firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, spinners, and metal wire sparklers remain illegal statewide Fireworks Law | Ontario County, NY - Official Website.Legal Sales Windows: Legal sparkling devices can only be sold from June 1 to July 5 and December 26 to January 2 Sparkling Devices Information.Penalties: Simple possession of illegal fireworks is a violation Unlawfully Dealing With Fireworks - NYS Senate. Selling illegal fireworks, or possessing more than $500 worth, can result in misdemeanor charges Unlawfully Dealing With Fireworks - NYS Senate.If you need specific info regarding the regulations for a neighboring town (e.g., Barrington, Milo, or Benton) or need information on obtaining a local special event permit, let me know!
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