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Marion County adopts no‑fireworks zones around campgrounds at the county lake
Summary
The commission approved illustrated no‑fireworks zones around three campgrounds and an extended area along Lakeshore Drive and adjacent roads, adding the restriction to the county fireworks public note under cited state rules; one commissioner registered opposition during the vote.
The Marion County Commission voted June 8 to adopt illustrated no‑fireworks zones around the county lake campgrounds and portions of Lakeshore Drive, Office Drive, Pine Tree Lane and Turkey Creek Road.
Staff presented background: Kansas law sets the statewide sale window for consumer fireworks (noted in the packet as June 20–July 7 under state statute references), while local jurisdictions have authority over hours and specific discharge sites. The county’s suggested map identified three campgrounds with utility hookups and adjacent roads as areas staff recommends prohibiting fireworks discharge to reduce structural and public‑safety risks in densely occupied camping areas.
Commission staff (Isaac) noted the county already enforces a statutory prohibition on discharging fireworks from vehicles or public roadways and recommended framing the added prohibition on the county’s annual fireworks schedule and public notice pursuant to the Kansas administrative regulation cited in the packet (KAR 22‑6‑9) and the local KSA citation provided by staff. After brief discussion about enforcement options (patrols, signage and public outreach), a commissioner moved to adopt the illustrated no‑fireworks zones and to include the restriction in the county’s public fireworks note; the motion carried with at least one commissioner recorded opposing the measure.
Staff said the prohibition will be publicized in the county fireworks schedule and that park staff will be asked to help by verbally reminding campers and by using signage; the sheriff’s office may increase patrols during the holiday weekend if available.
