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City manager warns residents about new state fireworks law and updated allowable hours
Summary
City manager briefed the council on Senate File 303, which preempts local restrictions on fireworks on July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31 and sets allowed hours; staff advised residents about enforcement limits and when to contact police for fireworks on city property.
Decorah’s city manager informed the council that the recently adopted Senate File 303 changes the city’s authority to restrict fireworks and provided the new allowable discharge hours and enforcement guidance.
The city manager said the state law removes the city’s and county’s ability to prohibit fireworks on July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31, and specified allowable hours:…
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