Council discusses updating fireworks ordinance to align with state rules

Aug 4, 2026

City staff said state law sets minimum allowable discharge windows and the city must update Chapter 48 of its code; staff proposed removing July 5, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2 from the local allowed dates and recommended a public hearing on the changes.

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Lamar city staff told the council on Aug. 4 that recent changes in state law require the city to update Chapter 48 (fireworks) of its code and that certain dates cannot be restricted by the city.

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