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Jonesboro committee discusses limited fireworks allowance and awaits guidance on loitering enforcement
Summary
Committee members agreed to research limited, time‑bound fireworks allowances to reduce 911 calls and asked police and the city attorney to prepare draft language; the committee also discussed the attorney general's statement on loitering and solicitation and is awaiting guidance from the Arkansas Municipal League.
The City of Jonesboro Public Safety Committee discussed two enforcement topics under other business: whether to amend the city’s fireworks ordinance to permit limited, time-bound use inside city limits, and recent attorney general commentary on enforcement options for panhandling/loitering at intersections.
On fireworks, committee members said the current ordinance prohibits fireworks inside city limits except by permit, which police find difficult to enforce on high-volume days such as July 4. The…
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