Wednesday, July 02, 2008
FAA warns against flying with fireworks
Airline passengers who try to carry fireworks – including small sparklers – in their luggage for the Fourth of July weekend will face a stiff fine from the Federal Aviation Administration.
An FAA press release warned that carrying fireworks aboard aircraft is unsafe and against the law. Violations of FAA hazardous-materials regulations can range from $275 to $50,000 per violation, while criminal prosecutions can mean up to five years in prison with fines of up to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations, the agency said.
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