The Hawaii Island Police Department reminds residents that fireworks are only legal from 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve to 1 a.m. on New Year's Day, and using illegal aerial fireworks can result in serious criminal charges. Aerial devices, display fireworks, and pyrotechnic articles are prohibited without a $25 permit, which allows an adult to buy up to 5,000 firecrackers, with violations carrying up to five years in prison, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Fireworks allowed without a permit include fountains, wheels, sparklers, and dipped sticks, while prohibited items include jumping jacks, rockets, roman candles, and sky lanterns. Residents are urged to follow these rules to enjoy the celebrations safely and avoid legal consequences, as reported by the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises that fireworks must not be used within 1,000 feet of hospitals, schools, or animal shelters, and anyone under 18 must have adult supervision. It is also illegal to remove explosive contents from fireworks or throw them from moving vehicles.
