With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, the Carmel Police Department reminds everyone about laws regarding using fireworks in Carmel.
There are four main requirements regarding consumer fireworks:
1) You must be 18 or older to purchase fireworks;
2) An adult must be present for anyone under the age of 18 to possess or use a firework;
3) Fireworks may only be used on your property or the property of someone who has approved your use of fireworks; and
4) Fireworks that make noise may only be used during certain times pursuant to Carmel City Code 6-158.
Legal consumer fireworks are allowed during the following days and times:
June 29 to July 3: from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset; July 4: from 10 a.m. until midnight; July 5 to July 9: from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset; and on Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. until Jan. 1 at 1:00 a.m.
CPD asks that residents be responsible, use consumer fireworks safely, and be considerate of individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder or other medical conditions in which noise can cause severe stress and reactions, and pets who can be frightened or stressed by fireworks sounds.