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NJ State Police Bag Fireworks, Step up Holiday Patrols

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Special New Jersey police patrols were out in force over this Independence Day weekend to make sure that all of the pyrotechnics set off by state residents were within the regulations of New Jersey state fireworks laws. According to a press release from the New Jersey State Police website, patrols have been putting more effort into confiscating illegal fireworks over the 4th of July holiday. Big items like M80s and Roman Candles are in the state?s sights, but officers can even take away sparklers if they feel they are posing a threat to the public. Simple possession, say police officials, constitutes a ?disorderly persons offense? with bigger charges for illegal sale carrying a possible maximum penalty of 18 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on July 30, 2009 (boomark / email).