This bill amends existing laws regarding the regulation of consumer fireworks by county boards of supervisors and city councils in Iowa. Specifically, it allows these governing bodies to prohibit or limit the use of consumer and display fireworks only on days other than July 3, July 4, and December 31, in accordance with section 727.2, subsection 4. The bill maintains the requirement for a board of supervisors to determine that the use of fireworks poses a threat to public safety or private property, or constitutes a nuisance to neighboring landowners, while no such determination is required for city councils.

The bill also clarifies that no restrictions or limitations on the use of consumer fireworks, display fireworks, or novelties can be imposed on July 3, July 4, or December 31. This change aims to standardize the days when fireworks can be used across the state, ensuring that residents can celebrate these holidays without additional local restrictions. Violations of the existing fireworks regulations continue to be classified as a simple misdemeanor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.301, 727.2