Hawaii’s governor and a top state law enforcement official shot off a warning to illegal fireworks users Monday, four days before the Fourth of July, announcing two new laws that took effect today.

Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed new fireworks legislation on Monday, June 30, at 12:45 p.m. in the Ceremonial Room at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. The bills target illegal fireworks with tougher penalties,

Another law signed by Gov. Green appropriates funds for the DLE to carry out sting operations to seize illegal pyrotechnics. Searches, and other detection methods will also be implemented at Hawaii’s ports to catch shipments to the islands.