Harford County Sheriff’s Office Asks You Declare Safety a Priority this Fourth Of July

From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:

As we celebrate the Fourth Of July Holiday, we wanted to remind you that fireworks pose a danger and risk to people and property. The safest way to enjoy them is at a public firework display.

In Maryland Law

The Annotated Code of Maryland Criminal Law Article, section 10-110 prohibits the discharge, possession, or sale of fireworks without a permit. A person who possesses or discharges fireworks in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250.00 for each offense. A person selling fireworks in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 for each offense.

In Harford County

According to section 193-9 of the Harford County Code, it is unlawful for any person to discharge, possess, sell, cast, or throw ground-based sparkling devices that are non-aerial and non-explosive, whether or not they are labeled in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The code does not prohibit the possession or discharge of ground-based sparkling devices that are non-aerial and non-explosive pursuant to a validly issued permit for the display of ground-based sparkling devices by the State Fire Marshal. Any person possessing, discharging, throwing or casting a ground-based sparkling device which is non-aerial and non-explosive in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $250. Any person selling a ground-based sparkling device which is non-aerial and non-explosive in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than $1000.

Declaring safety a priority is a great way to get yourself in the habit of practicing crime prevention, but also a way to make others aware of it. Start small by incorporating safety tips into your every day routine. You can contact the community policing unit office nearest you, for more tips on how to help make crime prevention a regular part of your daily life at home, on the computer, and in your community.