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Harvey County commissioners open process to reconsider fireworks sales ban after public request
Summary
After a public request to allow a seasonal fireworks stand near Burton, Harvey County commissioners directed staff to gather information, consult emergency management and planning staff, and begin drafting options to amend county rules governing fireworks sales and storage.
Harvey County commissioners heard a request and a detailed discussion April 8 about whether to allow seasonal retail fireworks sales in the unincorporated county.
The discussion followed public comment from Michelle Green of Hutchinson, who said she has run fireworks stands for more than 30 years and asked commissioners to permit a single seasonal stand on gravel outside Burton. “The money that we will earn not only helps a business in Harvey County…we're going to be sponsoring 2 little boys from Harvey County for rodeo,” Green said, adding she has “never had a write up” in 30 years of operating stands.
County planning staff and legal counsel told the commission the county’s current regulations and resolutions are inconsistent: existing county resolution language effectively prohibits retail…
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