1519.06 PURCHASE, USE, AND LOCAL REGULATION OF CONSUMER- GRADE FIREWORKS.

   (a)   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 this section.

   (b)   Any person authorized under this section 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:

      (1)   January 1st;

      (2)   Chinese new year’s day;

      (3)   May 5th;

      (4)   The last Monday in May, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;

      (5)   June 19th;

      (6)   July 3rd, 4th, and 5th;

      (7)   The first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before and after July 4th;

      (8)   The first Monday of September, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;

      (9)   Diwali;

      (10)   December 31st.

   (c)   Fireworks discharged, ignited, or exploded pursuant to this section shall not be considered a public exhibition.

   (d)   The municipality may do either of the following:

      (1)   Restrict the dates and times a person may discharge, ignite, or explode fireworks purchased pursuant to this section.

      (2)   Ban the discharge, ignition, or explosion of fireworks purchased pursuant to this section.

   (e)   This section does not limit the enforcement of any ordinance, resolution, or statute that regulates noise, disturbance of the peace, or disorderly conduct.

(R.C. § 3743.45)