A new state law will allow Pennsylvanians to have something that residents of many other states have enjoyed for years.The Pocono Record reported that House Bill 542, which was quietly passed on Oct. 30, permits Pennsylvania residents to buy and use aerial fireworks.Stay updated with breaking news: Download the WTAE mobile appFireworks will be subject to a 12 percent tax in addition to Pennsylvania's 6 percent state sales tax, with the money going to a fund for first responders, according to the Record report.For years, the only fireworks that state residents could legally purchase were items such as sparklers, fountains and novelty items.

A new state law will allow Pennsylvanians to have something that residents of many other states have enjoyed for years.

The Pocono Record reported that House Bill 542, which was quietly passed on Oct. 30, permits Pennsylvania residents to buy and use aerial fireworks.


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Fireworks will be subject to a 12 percent tax in addition to Pennsylvania's 6 percent state sales tax, with the money going to a fund for first responders, according to the Record report.

For years, the only fireworks that state residents could legally purchase were items such as sparklers, fountains and novelty items.