Here’s how to avoid a $100,000 fireworks fine in Brampton this Canada Day

As this long weekend’s upcoming Canada Day festivities will cause many households in Brampton to throw at-home celebrations, it is important to note that there is an active fireworks ban within city limits. 

This bylaw guarantees a total ban of all fireworks in the area, including the use, sale, offer, display, purchase, distribution, possession and discharge of fireworks-related materials.  However, this rule has a few exceptions, as city officials note that common festive sparklers are permitted. 

Materials that are not permitted under this ban are:

• Consumer fireworks 
• Roman candles 
• Fountains 
• Ground spinners 
• Burning school houses 
• Display fireworks 
• Rockets
• Bombshells 
• Maroons 
• Flying lanterns 
• Cherry bombs 
• M-80s 
• Flash bombs

The City of Brampton is quick to note that this ban is in effect to ensure that property damage remains minimal and to prevent air/noise pollution. For those who do not comply with these parameters, authorities are not shy about dishing out penalties — as there are many.

The list of penalties surrounding fireworks usage in Brampton includes:

• Discharge and possession: $500
• Intent to sell or distribute fireworks: $1,000
• Allowing fireworks to be set off on private property: $500
• Failure to comply with a direct order: $1,000

City officials have also relayed that fines are not limited to these separate infringements, as total fines surrounding fireworks usage can range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $100,000.

For more information on fireworks regulations, visit the City of Brampton’s official website.