Can my kid use fireworks in New Jersey on July Fourth? Know these fireworks laws in NJ

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July Fourth falls on a Friday this year, and before parents allow their kids to celebrate the holiday weekend by setting off fireworks across New Jersey — teens 15 to 19 have the highest estimated rate of fireworks-related emergency room visits — parents need to know which fireworks are legal.

New Jersey fireworks age requirement

According to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, your child will have to be at least 16 years old to use fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Which fireworks can my child use in New Jersey?

In 2017, New Jersey modified its laws to allow the sale and use of ground-based fireworks, according to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

New Jersey released a visual guide to help parents discern which fireworks are suitable for their teen.

According to the guide, novelties, smoke devices and sparklers have all been deregulated and can be used to celebrate July Fourth or any other holiday.

New Jersey’s code also allows ground-based sparklers and non-aerial sparkling discs and spinning wheels.

Which fireworks are banned in New Jersey?

There are five types of fireworks banned in New Jersey:

• Aerials
• Bottle rockets/skyrockets
• Firecrackers
• Reloadable shell device/roman candles
• Single tube device with report

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.