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Lancaster Law Committee proposes near-total fireworks ban, allows only licensed public displays
Summary
The Law Committee introduced Temp Ord #53-25 to ban consumer fireworks within city limits except for public displays by licensed exhibitors and to create a permitting process; the ordinance was explained by Law Director Hall and is scheduled for three readings.
Mrs. Crites, a member of the Law Committee, introduced Temp Ord #53-25, a proposed ordinance that would prohibit consumer fireworks within city limits except for public displays conducted by licensed exhibitors and authorized through a permitting process. Law Director Hall explained the measure and the permitting framework the ordinance would establish.
The proposal would make private possession or discharge of fireworks unlawful in the city unless an event operator secures a permit and uses a licensed exhibitor for a public display. Hall said the ordinance includes permitting requirements and enforcement language; the committee did not vote on the measure at the meeting and it was placed on the three-reading track.
The ordinance was presented to the committee for initial consideration; the Law Committee will return the proposal to a future meeting for additional readings and any amendments. No public testimony or formal vote on the ordinance was recorded at this session.
