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Harris County authorizes five-year, annually reviewed Diwali fireworks sales window
Summary
After community testimony and a safety review, the Commissioners Court authorized annual permits allowing sales of consumer fireworks during the statutory Diwali season through Dec. 30, 2030, subject to annual review by the Fire Marshal and the court's unilateral authority to modify or revoke the authorization.
Harris County Commissioners voted to authorize the sale of consumer fireworks to qualified vendors during the statutory Diwali sales period for a five-year span, through Dec. 30, 2030, subject to annual review by the Harris County Fire Marshal.
Commissioner Leslie Briones, who sponsored the measure, framed it as an inclusion and public-safety matter and said the county worked closely with vendors, fire chiefs and the sheriff's office to develop an educational and safety campaign. Laurie Christensen, Harris County Fire Marshal, said local emergency-service districts and police chiefs collaborated on messaging and that last year's limited…
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