The minimum penalty for fireworks violations will increase to $400 from $100 and the maximum penalty to $50,000 from $5,000.
If you use illegal fireworks and firecrackers in Surrey this Halloween you’re in for a fright.
City council voted Monday to approve significant increases to fines related to the sale and use of fireworks before Halloween and Diwali celebrations.
Key changes include increasing the minimum penalty for fireworks violations to $400 from $100 and the maximum penalty to $50,000 from $5,000.
In a statement Tuesday, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said there has been a surge in complaints related to fireworks.
“The illegal use of fireworks poses severe risks, including potential injuries, property damage, and distress to animals. Council has taken this step to significantly increase fines in order to deter the illegal use of fireworks and to ensure the safety of our residents,” she said.