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Aldermen decline to expand consumer fireworks dates; proposed ordinance fails
Summary
A proposed ordinance (Bill 6558) to expand allowable consumer fireworks discharge to July 2–6 failed after aldermen cited constituent opposition, ordinance drafting problems and public-safety concerns for animals and residents.
The Branson Board of Aldermen declined to approve on first reading a proposed amendment to Chapter 42 of the Branson Municipal Code (Bill 6558) that would have expanded allowable consumer fireworks discharge dates. Fire-department staff presented the proposal as a potential adjustment to align local discharge dates with the state-approved sales period.
Ted, a staff member from the Fire Department, told aldermen the amendment would expand allowable discharge dates to July 2 through July 6 to better match Missouri’s consumer-fireworks sales window. He said the change was presented as a first reading to allow further…
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