With the New Year’s holiday approaching, residents are reminded about the laws regarding the sale and use of fireworks within the city of Surprise.

Here’s a quick overview for the winter holidays:

• The minimum age for purchasing consumer fireworks is 16 years old.
• The sale of permissible consumer fireworks as defined under state law is allowed from Dec. 10 through Jan. 3.
• The use of permissible consumer fireworks within city limits and on private property with the property owner’s consent, is allowed only from Dec. 24 through Jan. 3.
• While the use of consumer fireworks is permitted on private property within the city limits, it is still illegal to use them anywhere on public property, including streets, sidewalks and parks.

Residents living in HOA communities should also be aware of any restrictions in place in their neighborhoods related to the use of fireworks in driveways and yards.

Note that the Surprise Fire-Medical Department may grant permits for the public display of fireworks upon application of a temporary use permit and proper inspection. Permits may be revoked during times of high fire danger warnings.

For information regarding the sale and use of consumer fireworks, including permissible dates for sale and use during other times of the year, visit surpriseaz.gov/fireworksuse.

To report a violation, contact Code Enforcement at 623-222-3013.