(a) No person shall possess fireworks in this Municipality or shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in this Municipality, except a licensed manufacturer of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.02 to 3743.08, a licensed wholesaler of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.15 to 3743.21, a shipping permit holder as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.40, a licensed fountain device retailer as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.27, a person as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.44 and 3743.45, or a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.50 to 3743.55, or as authorized by any municipal ordinance that is substantially equivalent to any of these statutes, and except as provided in Ohio R.C. 3743.80 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (h) and Section 1519.05 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, and except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3743.50 through 3743.55 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, no person shall discharge, ignite or explode any fireworks in this municipality.
(c) No person shall use in a theater or public hall, what is technically known as fireworks showers, or a mixture containing potassium chlorate and sulphur.
(d) No person shall sell fireworks of any kind to a person under eighteen years of age. No person under eighteen years of age shall enter a fireworks sales showroom unless that person is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult. No person under eighteen years of age shall touch or possess fireworks on a licensed premises without the consent of the licensee. A licensee may eject any person from a licensed premises that is in any way disruptive to the safe operation of the premises.
(e) Except as otherwise provided in Ohio R.C. 3743.44, no person, other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, licensed exhibitor, or shipping permit holder, shall possess 1.3 G fireworks.
(f) No person shall negligently discharge, ignite or explode fireworks while in possession or control of, or under the influence of, any intoxicating liquor, beer, or controlled substance.
(g) No person shall negligently discharge, ignite or explode fireworks on the property of another person without that person’s permission to use fireworks on that property.
(ORC 3743.65)
(h) Purchase, Use and Local Regulation of Consumer-Grade Fireworks.
(1) Any person who intends to obtain possession in this state of 1.4G fireworks purchased in this state shall obtain possession of the 1.4G fireworks only from a licensed retailer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed wholesaler and shall be subject to subsection (h).
(2) Any person authorized under subsection (h) to possess 1.4G fireworks in this state may discharge, ignite or explode those fireworks on private property, with authorization from the property owner, on the following days each year: (ORC 3743.45)
A. The first day of January;
B. Chinese New Year’s Day;
C. The fifth day of May;
D. The last Monday in May, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;
E. The nineteenth day of June;
F. The third, fourth and fifth days of July;
G. The first Friday, Saturday and Sunday before and after the fourth day of July;
H. The first Monday in September, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;
I. Diwali;
J. The thirty-first day of December.
(Ord. 12-2022. Passed 6-16-22.)
(3) Fireworks discharged, ignited or exploded pursuant to this subsection (h) shall not be considered a public exhibition;
(4) The municipality may do either of the following:
A. Restrict the dates and times a person may discharge, ignite or explode fireworks purchased pursuant to this subsection (h).
B. Ban the discharge, ignition or explosion of fireworks purchased pursuant to this subsection (h).
(5) This subsection (h) does not limit the enforcement of any ordinance, resolution or statute that regulates noise, disturbance of the peace, or disorderly conduct. (ORC 3743.45)