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Oshkosh lawmakers weigh statutory tweaks for fireworks after residents cite noise, safety and enforcement problems
Summary
Council members urged state lawmakers to revise fireworks statute language to distinguish commercial displays from consumer fireworks, consider designated display locations and address loud devices; legislators said they will draft clarifying language and explore options but noted enforcement capacity is limited for year-round consumer use.
Oshkosh council members asked state legislators on Monday to revisit state fireworks statutes to clarify the distinction between commercial display permits and the sale and use of consumer fireworks, citing noise, public-safety and enforcement problems.
Why it matters: Council members said consumer fireworks are being used year-round, create public-safety concerns for people with PTSD and other vulnerabilities, harm animals and generate frequent calls that local law enforcement lacks capacity to enforce.
Proposals discussed:…
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