Senate File 303 amends existing laws regarding the regulation of consumer and display fireworks by county boards of supervisors and city councils in Iowa. The bill allows these governing bodies to prohibit or limit the use of fireworks on any day other than July 3, July 4, and December 31, provided that such restrictions are deemed necessary for public safety, protection of private property, or to prevent nuisances to neighboring landowners. This change is reflected in the amendments to Section 331.301 and Section 364.2 of the Code 2025.

The new legal language inserted into the bill specifies that the limitations on fireworks usage must align with the provisions outlined in section 727.2, subsection 4. This ensures that local authorities have the discretion to manage fireworks usage while maintaining public safety and community standards. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the new regulations for fireworks usage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.301, 727.2
Enrolled: 331.301, 727.2