Georgia's New Fireworks Law Becomes Legal on Wednesday, TNT Fireworks Encourages Safety, Fun for the Fourth

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Jun 29, 2015, 08:35 ET

FLORENCE, Ala., June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgia's new consumer fireworks law becomes effective on Wednesday, July 1, TNT Fireworks, the nation's largest distributor of fireworks, announces that its products will be available at more than 250 locations throughout the state, including retail.

As of July 1, Georgia law allows for the sale and use of consumer fireworks, such as:

  • Sky Rockets and Bottle Rockets
  • Missile-Type Rockets
  • Helicopter and Aerial Spinners
  • Roman Candles
  • Multi-Aerial Mine and Shell Devices
  • Aerial Shell Kits
  • Reloadables
  • Firecrackers

According to HB 110, which legalized the sale and use of consumer fireworks in Georgia, some licensing fees are to be utilized for public safety purposes. There is also a 5 percent excise tax on each sale – in addition to state and local taxes.

Georgians can continue to celebrate using hand-held sparklers and ground-based sparkling devices, such as fountains. These have been legal in Georgia since 2005.

"Consumer fireworks are an exciting addition to the options Georgians have for celebrating our nation's independence, but it's always important to keep safety top of mind," says Tommy Glasgow, president of TNT Fireworks.

"We recommend using safety guidelines from the American Pyrotechnics Association to light up the sky," Glasgow says.

These guidelines include the following tips:

  • Always have a sober adult in charge
  • NEVER give fireworks or sparklers to young children
  • Only buy legal fireworks from a licensed seller
  • Read and follow the directions on the labels
  • NEVER carry a firework in your pocket or hold a lit firework in your hand
  • NEVER shoot fireworks from a metal or glass container
  • Keep spectators at a safe distance
  • Always wear safety glasses when igniting fireworks
  • Don't aim or throw fireworks at another person
  • Never place any part of your body directly over a firework device – even when lighting
  • Only use consumer fireworks away from homes, buildings and dry grass – on a flat, level, hard, fireproof surface, such as concrete, that is free from debris
  • Have a working garden hose and/or bucket of water nearby in case of emergencies
  • When finished, allow used fireworks to stand for at least 20 minutes, submerge in water, drain, place in a plastic bag and dispose outside in a covered trash can
  • Light only one firework at a time
  • NEVER approach or try to re-ignite a firework that doesn't light the first time
  • PROTECT YOUR PETS. Animals are often frightened by the sounds of fireworks. Protect your "best friends" by keeping them indoors, secure and away from the loud, sudden noises
  • Always check with your local city and county governments as there may be certain areas where consumer fireworks are not permitted

"From all of us at TNT, we wish Georgians a very safe, happy and sparkling Fourth of July," says Glasgow.

ABOUT TNT FIREWORKS 
TNT® Fireworks (TNT) is the nation's largest distributor of consumer fireworks and sparklers. For more than 50 years, TNT has set the benchmark for safety, customer satisfaction, innovation and quality in the fireworks industry. For more information about TNT Fireworks, visit www.tntfireworks.com.

Contact:
Sherri Simmons
Duffey Communications, Inc.
(404) 446-1660
[email protected]

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