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County adopts 30‑day emergency resolution banning fireworks in county parks and mirroring Forest Service restrictions
Summary
The Utah County Commission adopted a 30‑day emergency resolution effective immediately that bans fireworks in county parks and will mirror U.S. Forest Service restriction level 1 for other open‑fire rules; the resolution passed 3–0 with language to mirror exemptions and include on/off‑duty first responder exceptions and enforcement options.
The Utah County Commission voted unanimously on June 23 to adopt a 30‑day emergency resolution declaring extreme fire danger and imposing temporary restrictions in county parks, including an immediate ban on fireworks.
Ben (identified in the hearing as a County Attorney’s Office representative) presented a draft resolution and explained options for enforcement and penalties. He said the Forest Service…
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