Baytown Code of Ordinances Chapter 42 (Fire Prevention) and Texas state law regulate fireworks within the city. Fireworks are generally prohibited within Baytown city limits except during designated periods around July 4th and New Year's. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 governs which consumer fireworks (1.4G) are legal statewide. Aerial fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited for consumer use.
Under Baytown's fire prevention code and Texas state law, consumer fireworks (classified as 1.4G by the DOT) may only be sold and used during designated periods: typically June 24 through July 4 and December 20 through January 1. Within Baytown city limits, fireworks use is further restricted by local ordinance. The city may impose burn bans during drought conditions that prohibit all fireworks. Illegal fireworks under Texas law include firecrackers, aerial shells, Roman candles, and sky lanterns. Legal consumer fireworks include fountains, sparklers, smoke devices, and ground spinners. Baytown Fire Department at (281) 422-7676 enforces fireworks regulations. Harris County may issue additional burn bans that apply within Baytown.
Using fireworks outside designated periods or using illegal fireworks types within Baytown city limits is a misdemeanor. Fines up to $500 for first offense, up to $2,000 for violations during a burn ban. Possession of illegal fireworks can result in confiscation and citations. Baytown PD at (281) 422-8371 and Baytown Fire at (281) 422-7676 enforce fireworks laws.
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