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Riley County adopts updated fireworks resolution; sky-lanterns banned, license fee raised
Summary
The county adopted a new resolution replacing language from 1978: the sale and discharge window for fireworks outside city limits will be June 28–July 4, lantern-style fireworks are prohibited, and the seasonal sales license fee rises from $25 to $100.
The Riley County Commission adopted a new resolution on June 16 updating the county’s rules for the sale and discharge of fireworks outside municipal corporate limits.
Jacob Hansen, interim Riley County counselor, presented the resolution and told commissioners the new text replaces the county’s earlier guidance (originally adopted in 1978). The adopted changes expand the seasonal sale and discharge dates to June 28 through July 4, add an explicit prohibition on lantern-style (sky lantern) fireworks and increase the seasonal fireworks-sales county license fee from $25 to $100.
Hansen said the addition banning lantern-style fireworks reflected staff recommendations and other counties’ practices, noting that lanterns carry an open flame and can drift long distances before landing. He described the change as prudent because lanterns can travel into dry areas and start fires.
A commissioner moved to execute the resolution as presented, the motion was seconded and the board approved by voice vote.
Ending: County staff will publish the resolution, incorporate the fee change into licensing forms and enforce the updated prohibitions for the upcoming July season.
