i got one question? if they are illegal,then how does some cities in N.C shoot off fireworks the "LEGAL WAY". say for instance, SOUTHPORT and WILMINGTON. So if they can do it ,then why can't citizens do it . i think when SOUTHPORT and WILMINGTON shoot off fireworks ,the mayors,town councils,county commisoners,and any of the local governments that vote in favor of the fireworks display, should be fined out of their pocket and punished the way that public citizens would be.