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Cherokee County enacts ordinance banning consumer fireworks within 200 yards of equine facilities, effective July 1
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing with multiple equestrian stakeholders, the board unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting fireworks within 200 yards of facilities housing equines in a confined area, effective July 1, in alignment with recently enacted state law.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an amendment to the county noise ordinance on June 17 to prohibit the use of consumer fireworks within 200 yards of facilities housing equines in a confined area, effective July 1, in accordance with state law (House Bill 614 from the recent legislative session).
Staff explained the amendment mirrors the state statute and would prohibit fireworks within 200 yards of a facility housing equines in a confined area unless a special event permit is…
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