Bill would legalize fireworks sales

Legislation filed this week in the state House could make this year’s Fourth of July a bit brighter.

House Bill 952, by Rep. Jay Roberts, R-Ocilla, would allow the sale of consumer fireworks at retail locations that meet certain requirements.

The idea has been considered the past several years but has never advanced. While there is talk of dedicating money raised through a fee retailers would pay for trauma care, HB 952 does not take that step.