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Nixa staff proposes one-day extension for fireworks sales and discharge around July Fourth

3531280 · May 14, 2025
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City staff presented an ordinance to extend the permitted sale and discharge period for consumer fireworks by one day after July 4 this year, saying it could reduce calls for service and help seasonal sellers clear inventory.

NIXA, Mo. — City staff presented a first reading Tuesday of an ordinance that would extend the authorized period for both sale and discharge of consumer fireworks into July 5 in years when July 4 falls on a Friday, allowing sales and discharges through the following Saturday evening.

City Administrator Jimmy Lutz said the proposal stems from citizen requests and conversations with fireworks vendors.…

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