Kentucky Fireworks Law Guide: 2025
Posted on Jul. 1 2025 in Blog,Personal Injury Cases
Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate summer holidays across Kentucky, but beneath the festive explosions lies a complicated web of legal restrictions—and a growing risk of serious injury. While Kentucky law permits certain types of consumer fireworks under KRS 227.702, cities like Lexington enforce far stricter regulations, and the consequences of violating them can be severe. Beyond the legal risks, new data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows a sharp spike in fireworks-related injuries and deaths in 2024, including thousands of emergency room visits for burns and blast trauma. Whether you’re hosting a celebration or injured due to someone else’s reckless use of fireworks, understanding your
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