According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related injuries bring an average of 230 people to the emergency room each day during the month surrounding the July 4th holiday. On top of that, possession and use of fireworks without the proper permits are illegal in New Jersey. Violating these laws carry maximum penalties of up to 18 months in jail and $10,000 in fines (see “NJ cops on the lookout for illegal fireworks”).
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