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Officials say burn ban does not ban fireworks; enforcement options limited
Summary
County staff told the court that a burn ban does not prohibit fireworks and that the county has limited recourse when dischargers cannot be identified; officials urged residents to refrain from using fireworks in dry conditions.
A county official told the Potter County court that fireworks regulation is separate from an outdoor burn ban and that the county's ability to prohibit discharging fireworks is limited without an ordinance or other regulatory authority. The official said sales restrictions can be imposed under certain disaster declarations, but generally "you can't say you can't shoot fireworks" under a county burn ban.
Scott (last name not provided) explained enforcement challenges, noting that local laws vary and that some fireworks restrictions apply only inside certain municipal limits or where specific ordinances exist. County leaders urged residents to refrain from using fireworks during dry conditions to reduce ignition risk.
