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What is NYC FC § 5608.6?

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This section regulates the discharge of fireworks, stating that such displays must occur outdoors. However, it allows for the indoor discharge of 1.4G fireworks if a special effects permit has been issued under FC 5609. Applies to event organizers and property operators conducting fireworks displays.

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5608.6 Discharge of fireworks.

FC § 5608.6

Fireworks displays and any other discharge or use of fireworks shall be conducted outdoors, except that fireworks, 1.4G, may be discharged indoors in connection with the conduct of a special effect for which a special effects permit has been issued pursuant to FC 5609.

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