Pennsylvania § 1104 - Use of consumer fireworks.

§ 1104. Use of consumer fireworks.

(a) Conditions.--A person who is at least 18 years of age may purchase, possess and use consumer fireworks.

(b) Prohibitions.--A person may not intentionally use consumer fireworks:

(1) On private property or on public property, including, but not limited to, streets, parking lots, sidewalks and parks, without the express permission of the owner or entity that controls the property.

(2) Within, directed at or directed from a vehicle or building.

(3) Directed at another person.

(4) While the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or another drug.

(5) Within 150 feet of a building or vehicle, whether or not the building or vehicle is owned by the user of the consumer fireworks.

(c) Conditional use.--No person may use consumer fireworks within 150 feet of an animal housing facility or a fenced area designed to confine livestock owned or managed by another person. If a person uses consumer fireworks at a distance of 150 to 300 feet from an animal housing facility or fenced area designed to confine livestock owned or managed by another person, the user of consumer fireworks shall notify in writing the owner or manager of the livestock at least 72 hours in advance of the use that consumer fireworks will be used in the area.

Cross References. Section 1104 is referred to in sections 1106, 1109 of this title.