Dublin prohibits the discharge of consumer fireworks within city limits under Dublin Code Chapter 1513, opting out of the permissive days allowed by Ohio HB 172 (ORC 3743.45). Sparklers and novelties remain legal year-round.
Ohio HB 172 (2022) legalized consumer firework discharge on designated holidays (July 3-5, Dec 31-Jan 1, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, Juneteenth, Diwali, and Cinco de Mayo) from 4 PM to 11 PM, but expressly authorized political subdivisions to opt out. Dublin City Council passed an opt-out ordinance prohibiting 1.4G consumer fireworks within city limits. Only licensed professional public displays are permitted. Trick and novelty items (snakes, smoke bombs, party poppers, sparklers) remain legal under state law.
Discharging consumer fireworks in Dublin is a minor misdemeanor on first offense with fines up to 150 dollars. Subsequent offenses escalate to fourth-degree misdemeanors with fines up to 250 dollars and potential jail time under ORC 3743.99.
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