Grove City opted out of consumer fireworks discharge under Ohio HB 172. Consumer fireworks (1.4G) may not be discharged within city limits at any time, even on state-designated holidays. Only novelties and trick noisemakers remain legal.
Ohio HB 172 (2022) legalized consumer fireworks statewide on designated holidays (July 3-5, Dec 31-Jan 1, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, Juneteenth, Diwali) but expressly authorized municipalities to opt out. Grove City City Council passed an opt-out ordinance prohibiting discharge of 1.4G consumer fireworks anywhere in the city. Possession remains legal; only discharge is prohibited. Sparklers, snakes, smoke bombs, and party poppers classified as novelties under ORC 3743.01 remain legal.
Minor misdemeanor on first offense, up to 150 dollars fine. Subsequent offenses escalate to fourth-degree misdemeanor (up to 250 dollars and 30 days jail). Fires or injuries caused by illegal fireworks may trigger reckless endangerment charges.
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