Just in time for New Year's Eve, the Czech Republic has significantly tightened the rules for the sale and use of firecrackers and rockets. A corresponding law came into force in Germany's neighboring country on Monday. Among other things, it prohibits the sale of fireworks at markets and mobile sales stands. Category F1 small fireworks are exempt. For years, German authorities have been warning against the purchase of untested or illegal fireworks from abroad, which repeatedly lead to accidents and serious injuries.
High fines
Numerous cities such as Nakhod canceled their professional fireworks show on New Year's Day to avoid coming into conflict with the law. Other cities such as Prague abandoned this tradition years ago. Violators of the new firework ban zones face fines of up to 100,000 crowns (around 4140 euros) for individuals and up to one million crowns (around 41,400 euros) for organizations.
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