A Message from the Geneva Fire Department
   :
   With Summer upon us and gatherings of picnics and weddings being planned , the Geneva Fire Department would like to remind the citizens of Geneva of the following:
   A change in New York State Penal Law allows for the sale and use of a specific category of consumer fireworks known as Sparkling Devices .
   Sparkling Devices are ground based or handheld devices that produce a shower of colored sparks and or a colored flame , audible crackling or whistling noise and smoke .  The law limits the type , size and construction of Sparkling Devices and requires that these devices must be hand held or mounted on a base or spike and be limited in sizes that range from 1 to 500 grams of pyrotechnic composition .
   Sale and use of Sparkling Devices is legal in counties that have not enacted a local law pursuant to section 405 . 00 of the Penal Law of NY .
   See the applicable sections of the Penal Law here:
   Section 270 . 00 (
   www . dhses . ny . gov/ofpc/laws/documents/270 . pdf
    )  
   Section 405 . 00 (
   www . dhses . ny . gov/ofpc/laws/documents/405 . pdf
    )
    
   Sellers , manufacturers and distributors of Sparking Devices are required to apply for a license from the Office of Fire Prevention and Control and pay an annual fee and be subject to other rules and conditions .  Details available at 
   www . dhses . ny . gov/ofpc/news/sparklingdevices . cfm
                                      
    
   Sales of Sparkling Devices by certified permanent and specialty retailers can occur from June 1 to July 5 and December 26 to January 1 .
   Sales of Sparkling Devices by certified temporary stands or tents can only occur from June 20 to July 5 and December 26 to January 1 .
   All other type of consumer fireworks , including firecrackers , bottle rockets , roman candles , spinners and aerial devices , remain illegal statewide .
    
   SAFE USE OF FIREWORKS:
   Should only be used under direct adult supervision
   Should not be used near dry vegetation , 15 Feet of a structure , flammable/combustible materials etc .
   Not be used on public property without a proper permit
   Always have a fire extinguisher nearby
   Observe the use area for at least 1 Hour after use
   Call 911 for any emergency 
    
   HAVE A HEALTHY AND SAFE SUMMER 
   Submitted: Chief Del Parrotta ,  Geneva Fire Department ,  
   dparrotta@geneva . ny . us
      315 - 789 - 6305
   

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