AG Van Hollen: Releases 2010 fireworks advisory

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Bill Cosh 608/266-1221

MADISON— In anticipation of the Fourth of July, the Wisconsin Department of Justice has compiled and explained the statutes and laws concerning fireworks and firework permits in the State of Wisconsin. The document explains the regulation of fireworks throughout the state and the process of obtaining a permit to legally possess and use fireworks. With this, the Wisconsin Department of Justice wishes the State of Wisconsin a safe, legal, and fun Independence Day.

The document can be found on the Department of Justice website at:

http://www.doj.state.wi.us/news/files/2010FireworksAdvisoryFINAL.pdf