Since HB 172 (2022), Ohio law lets residents discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks on designated days (July 3-5, New Year's, Memorial and Labor Day weekends, etc.) statewide. But Toledo and most townships opted out and ban them; check your own city or township first.
ORC 3743.45 permits discharging 1.4G consumer fireworks on your own property (or property where the owner authorizes it) only on the specific days the statute lists. Critically, ORC 3743.45(D) lets a county, township, or municipality restrict the dates and times OR ban discharge entirely in its territory. The City of Toledo prohibits consumer fireworks under its municipal code, and many Lucas County townships have adopted bans or restrictions. Because Ohio zoning and safety enforcement is city/township-level, the county sets no countywide discharge rule in incorporated areas. Always confirm your specific jurisdiction's opt-out before lighting anything.
Illegal discharge is a first-degree misdemeanor under ORC 3743.65 (up to 180 days jail, $1,000 fine); local opt-out violations carry municipal penalties.
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