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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – With the Fourth of July just under a week away, officials are advising the public to make sure they have the proper permits.<\/p>\n

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Hawaii Island<\/h1>\n

The Hawaii Fire Department said that fireworks permits will be issued from Monday through 8 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n

The county said permits and firecrackers may be purchased at the following locations only:<\/p>\n

Hilo<\/b><\/p>\n

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Keaau<\/b><\/p>\n

Kona<\/b><\/p>\n

Waimea<\/b><\/p>\n

Each permit costs $25, which allows the holder to purchase up to 5,000 individual firecrackers.<\/p>\n

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County officials said permits issued to those 18 or older are non-transferable and non-refundable.<\/p>\n

Maui<\/h1>\n

Maui\u2019s Department of Fire and Public Safety said residents can purchase fireworks from Monday until 8 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n

The county said a fireworks permit is not required for consumer fireworks such as sparklers, snakes and cylindrical or cone fountains which emit effects not higher than 12 feet off the ground during the designated time of 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4. <\/p>\n

Officials said retail stores will not sell firecrackers this holiday and permits will not be available for purchase in stores.<\/p>\n

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Permit applications can be provided by contacting the Fire Prevention Bureau at 808-876-4690 or Fire.Prevention@co.maui.hi.us. Applications will then be reviewed. <\/p>\n

Approved permit holders must pay $25 for each permit online here or at the Prevention Bureau by cash, check or money order to the County of Maui.<\/p>\n

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Firecracker Sales will be held at:<\/p>\n

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For additional information on fireworks permits, contact the Maui Fire Department\u2019s Fire Prevention Bureau at (808) 876-4690.<\/p>\n

Oahu<\/h1>\n

Those with firecracker permits on Oahu can only use them on Saturday, July 4, from 1 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Consumer fireworks like snakes, sparklers, fountains, whistles, toy smoke devices, wheels and ground spinners do not require a permit to be purchased, but are banned on Oahu.<\/p>\n

For more information, the Honolulu Fire Department has answers on its website in the frequently asked questions section.<\/p>\n

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Click here for more information and to purchase a firecracker e-permit.<\/p>\n

Kauai<\/h1>\n

Permits can be obtained by visiting https:\/\/connect.kauai.gov, click on the \u201cKauai Fire Department\u201d icon and then click the \u201cFirecracker Permit\u201d icon.<\/p>\n

Safety Advice<\/h1>\n

Officials advise those who are using fireworks or firecrackers with their allotted permits to use caution, as they can be dangerous, cause severe burns and eye injuries.<\/p>\n

Officials advise the public to:<\/p>\n

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Firework violations<\/h1>\n

New laws are now in effect aimed at preventing future fireworks-related incidents.<\/p>\n

Penalties include a fine of up to $25,000 and up to 10 years in prison for possessing, distributing, or operating pyrotechnics.<\/p>\n

Setting off fireworks within 500 feet from a dwelling could result in a $2,000 fine and up to one year in jail.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also a $300 citation for unpermitted fireworks possession or use.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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