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Charleston council passes bill banning fireworks in city parks and on city property
Summary
The Charleston City Council unanimously approved Bill 8061 to prohibit the use of fireworks in city parks and on city-owned property without approval; the measure was recommended by the ordinance committee and passed 25-0 during a brief meeting.
Charleston City Council voted unanimously to pass Bill 8061, an amendment to the municipal code that prohibits the use of fireworks in any city park or on city-owned property unless specifically approved. The clerk read the bill and the committee on ordinance and rules recommended adoption; the clerk reported "25 yays" and the chair declared the bill passed.
The committee’s report described the amendment as clarifying that fireworks are not allowed in city parks or on city-owned property. Councilwoman Kearns described the measure as "short and sweet" and said it ‘‘clarifies that fireworks are not allowed in the city in city parks or city owned property.’’ The committee moved for approval; the transcript records a second but does not name who seconded the motion. The council then used the voting machine and recorded 25 votes in favor; no opposing or abstaining votes were reported in the transcript.
The transcript does not specify the ordinance number assigned on adoption, an effective date, enforcement mechanisms, or any exemptions. The council also received and filed a separate city manager report on a fuel purchase under Resolution 25-107 during the same session.
The passage of Bill 8061 concludes the council’s legislative action for the evening; the meeting was adjourned shortly afterward. No further implementation details or penalties were recorded in the meeting record.
