The liberalization of fireworks legislation and its effects on firework-related injuries in West Virginia

Abstract Background Fifteen states, including West Virginia, have liberalized their laws concerning fireworks possession and sale. Effective June 1, 2016, House Bill 2852 enabled all Class C fireworks to be sold within the state. The effects of this policy on fireworks-related injuries requiring imm...

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Main Authors: Toni M. Rudisill, Katarina Preamble, Courtney Pilkerton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8249-0