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Florida Fireworks Laws

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On which holidays are citizens allowed unrestricted use of fireworks according to Florida Statute 791.08?

New Year's Day, Independence Day, and New Year's Eve (correct)

Christmas and Thanksgiving

Labor Day and Memorial Day

Halloween and Easter

What is the exception to the rule that allows citizens unrestricted use of fireworks on designated holidays?

If a city has an ordinance prohibiting their use (correct)

If a neighbor complains

If a homeowner's association bans their use

If a homeowner is under 18 years old

What does the Legislature intend to supersede with the application of this section?

Local governmental regulations

Homeowner's association rules

Prohibitions against fireworks use

None of the above (correct)

What is the term used in Florida Statute 791.08 to describe the three specific holidays?

Designated holidays Signup and view all the answers

Can a homeowner's association create rules banning the use of fireworks during designated holidays?

No, they are not allowed to do so Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Florida Statute 791.08?

To allow unrestricted use of fireworks on designated holidays Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of chapter 720 in relation to Florida Statute 791.08?

It describes the rules for homeowner's associations Signup and view all the answers

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F.S. 791.08 Unrestricted Use of Fireworks on Designated Holidays

F.S. 791.08 became effective on April 8, 2020, when signed by Governor DeSantis.
The statute allows citizens unrestricted use of fireworks on three specific holidays.
Homeowner Associations (HOAs) cannot create rules banning fireworks use during these three holidays.

Designated Holidays

Designated holidays when fireworks use is allowed:
- New Year's Day, January 1
- Independence Day, July 4
- New Year's Eve, December 31

Interaction with Local Government Regulations

Cities may enact ordinances that prohibit the use of fireworks.
If a city ordinance exists, fireworks are not permitted in that city.

Clarification on Superseding Local Regulations

The statute does not provide comprehensive regulation of fireworks or supersede local governmental regulations.
The statute does not supersede any prohibition against fireworks use in a legally executed and properly recorded declaration of covenants or covenant running with the land of any Homeowner Association.

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Learn about the unrestricted use of fireworks on designated holidays in Florida, effective from April 8, 2020. Test your knowledge on the new statute and its implications on Home Owner Associations.