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Martin County adopts order restricting certain fireworks
Summary
The Commissioners Court adopted an order under Local Government Code 352.051 limiting specified types of fireworks in Martin County, citing federal regulation 173.100(r)(2).
The Martin County Commissioners Court approved an order under Local Government Code 352.051 to regulate certain fireworks within the county. The order classifies restricted fireworks as “skyrockets with sticks” or “missile with fins,” and the minutes reference 49 Code Regulations 173.100(r)(2) in defining these prohibited types. Commissioner Auggie Ramos moved the order and Commissioner Kenny Stewart seconded; the court voted 4-0 to adopt the regulation.
The minutes do not include the text of the order or an effective date beyond the approval action. The County Clerk’s office holds the official order and any implementing language; the record shows the court acted under the cited authority to adopt local restrictions.
