Those Big Bangs Could Cost You Big Bucks - Celebrate July 4th Without Illegal Fireworks
The Cudahy Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to leave the fireworks to the professionals this 4th of July.
The law prohibits the discharge of fireworks in the city. A fireworks permit issued by a fireworks stand is not valid in Cudahy.
“The only big bangs we want to hear on July 4th are the ones at Sheridan Park,” said Police Chief Thomas D. Poellot. “We encourage everyone to come down to the lakefront and watch the city’s great fireworks display.”
The fine for violation of the fireworks ordinance in Cudahy is $167.
Under Wisconsin law, anyone who possesses or uses fireworks without a valid permit, or who sells fireworks to a person without a valid permit, is subject to a $1,000 fine per violation. Each firework illegally possessed, used or sold may be a separate violation.
A parent or guardian who allows a minor to possess or use fireworks is subject to a $1,000 fine per violation.
“Our officers will be watching and listening for fireworks in Cudahy neighborhoods and in the crowds at Sheridan Park,” Poellot said.
Each year fireworks cause death, blindness, amputations and severe burns. Most often children are the victims.
