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Council weighs limits on fireworks sales and retail permits; nonprofits raise concerns
Summary
Staff reported seven permits (five commercial, two nonprofit) and proposed capping retail-sale sites and shortening sales dates; council members cautioned that limits could concentrate sales or harm nonprofit fundraisers and debated enforcement and market effects.
West Richland — City staff told the council that seven retail permits for fireworks had been issued so far this year and proposed limiting the number of retail-sale sites as part of a rewrite of the fireworks ordinance.
Mayor Fred Brink said staff’s packet included a draft ordinance, the city’s current regulations and a history of previous changes. "So far this year, seven permits have been issued. Five of those are commercial entities wishing to sell fireworks…
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