Green Bay, WI -- Fireworks are a timeless tradition for the 4th of July holiday. If you are thinking about setting them off yourself, make sure you brush up on the laws to avoid a stiff fine.
Just because you can buy a firework, doesn't mean you are allowed to launch it. Many of the fireworks available at your local stands, could land you a hefty fine to launch if you do not have the proper permit.
Wisconsin law requires getting a permit from your local jurisdiction. The permit must be signed by the proper designee, such as your mayor or fire chief.
Permits issued by a firework stand are no good.
In Green Bay, it costs $150 to get a permit.
So if you don't want to spring for the proper paperwork, here's a list of the fireworks you can and cannot light off.
Legal
- Sparklers
- Snakes
- Smoke Bombs
- Noisemakers
- Spark Fountains
Illegal
- Firecrackers
- Bottle Rockets
- Roman Candles
- Mortars
A permit is only valid in the city, village or town of the official who signed it.
