FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT

DATE/TIME: 7/2/07

LOCATION: Township Wide

NARRATIVE:
     The Ocean Township Police will be strictly enforcing fireworks violations during this 2007 holiday week. The goal is to create a safe environment for the citizens of the township as they enjoy this holiday week. It is important that everyone understands the hazards of fireworks and that it is illegal to possess or use them. According to New Jersey law, sparkler and novelty items such as cigarette loads, trick matches, smoke grenades, toy propellants, snaps, pops, poppets, champagne poppers as well as firecrackers, roman candles and bottle rockets, etc. are all illegal in this state.
     Last year, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that 12 persons were treated in hospital emergency rooms from injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. Others may have been treated by their own physician or hospitals out of state and were not reported. The Ocean Township Police encourage people to attend professionally organized public fireworks shows that take place in the area and not to use or attempt to use fireworks in any public or private location.