Fireworks Have Been Legalized in Pyramid Lake, Nevada
Until this year Nevada fireworks law prohibited the sale and use of fireworks on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation. But lawmakers decided to lift the ban because police had trouble regulating it. Now some fireworks including small mortars are available for sale in designated area at designated times. The revenue, which includes a 7.5% fee, will go towards the tribe's public safety departments and for lake maintenance.
Nevada fireworks law outlaws the sale and use of consumer fireworks throughout most of Nevada. Each county has its own laws regulating when and where fireworks may be used legally. However consumer fireworks are always illegal on streets, sidewalks, school property, and any federal, state or city property such as parks. Fireworks remain illegal in Clark County except for a specific, low-risk variety available only during the week prior to July 4. Consumer fireworks can't be brought into Clark County even if they were legally obtained elsewhere.
Nevada police may set up checkpoints on various streets and highways to search cars for illegal fireworks during high-incident times such as July 4th. People found with fireworks may then be given a citation or even arrested, and the fireworks will be confiscated. Violating Nevada fireworks law is a misdemeanor, carrying up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines.
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