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Council adopts ordinance allowing sale of ‘safe and sane’ fireworks, amid public and council concerns
Summary
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending municipal code chapter 8.3 to allow regulated sale and use of 'safe and sane' fireworks; debate focused on permit counts, carve-outs for schools, enforcement, insurance and wildfire risk. The ordinance passed 5–2.
The Orange City Council voted on Jan. 28 to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 8.3 of the Orange Municipal Code to establish rules for the sale, possession and discharge of so-called "safe and sane" fireworks.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilodeau and other council members discussed how many temporary retailer permits to issue, with Bilodeau proposing increasing the initial allotment and other members urging carve-outs for local schools and limits to protect public safety. Bilodeau said he would be willing to increase the number of…
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