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Police, city attorney propose tougher fireworks penalties; council asks for state-aligned definition
Summary
Police and prosecutors proposed an ordinance raising minimum fines for fireworks violations and giving officers seizure authority; council members expressed support for stronger enforcement but asked staff to align the local definition with state statute limits to avoid overly broad prohibitions.
Sergeant Moleski of the Brighton Police Department and city legal staff outlined a proposed revision to the city's fireworks ordinance intended to increase enforcement tools and public safety during the summer months.
The draft concept presented at the study session would make possession, storage, handling, use, explosion or discharge of certain fireworks unlawful in the city and authorize officers to seize fireworks used in violations. The police proposal included mandatory scaled minimum fines for violations: first offense a minimum $1,500 fine (reducible to $500…
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