Law Summary
Community Fireworks Display Requirements
- Use of firecrackers is limited to community fireworks displays to minimize injuries and casualties.
- A community fireworks display must: a. Occur during organized celebrations, competitions, or similar events at venues other than residential places. b. Be supervised by a trained, PNP-licensed individual. c. Be authorized by the local municipality or city through a permit detailing date, time, and location, consistent with national standards.
Use of Other Pyrotechnic Devices
- Pyrotechnic devices other than firecrackers may be used outside community fireworks displays but must comply with existing laws and regulations.
Prohibited Firecrackers and Pyrotechnic Devices
- Within 30 days from the Executive Order’s effectivity, the PNP Director-General must define prohibited devices.
- A specific list of these devices must be made available to the public.
- Prohibited fireworks cannot be manufactured, sold, distributed, or used, even in community fireworks displays.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- The PNP, with the DOH, DILG, DENR, and BFP, is tasked with formulating implementing rules after public consultations.
- These rules will include guidelines on permissible areas for community fireworks displays.
- The implementing rules become part of the relevant provisions under Republic Act No. 7183.
Enforcement and Administration
- Primary enforcement responsibility lies with the PNP coordinated with other agencies and local government units.
- Enforcement activities include inspections, confiscations, and destruction of prohibited devices pursuant to law.
Support from Other Government Agencies
- All government departments and agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations, must support and assist in implementing this Order.
Public Information Campaign
- The DOH, Department of Education, BFP, PNP, DENR, and local governments must conduct information campaigns on the dangers of using fireworks.
Reporting Requirements
- The PNP, DILG, and DOH must submit consolidated reports every six months to the Office of the President.
- Reports must include statistics on firecracker-related victims by municipality or city.
Funding
- Implementation funds shall come from the appropriations of all involved government departments, agencies, and local government units.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall remain effective and enforceable.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon promulgation.