Monday, June 26, 2017

Joplin fire marshal reviews city fireworks ordinance

(From the City of Joplin Fire Marshal)

Fireworks may only be sold, purchased, or discharged within the city limits of Joplin on the following dates: July 1st - July 4th between the hours of noon and 11pm.

The actual ordinance reads:

No person shall set off, ignite, discharge, use, or possess for such purpose, 1.4G (formerly known as Class C) or 1.3 G (formerly known as Class B) fireworks which include: any toy cannon, blank cartridge, firecracker, torpedo, pinwheel, pyrotechnic materials, or any explosive material used in fireworks displays or material with substance consisting of chlorate of potash and sulphur, or device for discharging or exploding such objects or substances by concussion or ignition, within the city or any of the city parks, except on July 1, 2, 3 and 4 of each year, and on July 5 when July 4 occurs on Sunday and July 5 is celebrated as the official holiday, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 11:00 p.m. Exceptions: 1.4G party favor devices, such as champagne bottles, poppers, snaps, and confetti pistols.

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