The state has completely prohibited the production, storage or usage of any kind of firecracker in the capital region. The ban comes with a fine of upto Rs.5,000 and 3 years in prison.
The state has put a complete ban on lanterns during 11 & 12 November. And for firecrackers, a license from the designated authorities is required to produce, transport and sell them.
The state has declared a complete ban on the use of firecrackers during rallies, weddings, festivals or other functions.
Firecrackers are prohibited in Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur and Hajipur. But Green crackers can be burst anywhere in the state.
The strict timings on bursting of green crackers have been marked by the state during the festival time. The production, selling and bursting of non-green firecrackers is still banned.
The sale of Green firecrackers will be permitted for few hours during the festival. But the non-green firecrackers will remain prohibited.