Lakewood, OH Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Lakewood C.O. § 549.10
- State opt-out authority
- ORC § 3743.45(D)(2)
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor of the first degree
- Allowed
- Licensed public exhibitions only
Summary
Lakewood prohibits the discharge of fireworks; under Section 549.10 no person may discharge, ignite, or explode fireworks in the city except a licensed exhibitor conducting an authorized public display.
(B) Any person authorized under this section to possess 1.4G fireworks in this state may discharge, ignite, or explode those fireworks on private property, with authorization from the property owner, on the following days each year: (1) The first day of January; ... (6) The third, fourth, and fifth days of July; (7) The first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before and after the fourth day of July; ... (10) The thirty-first day of December. ... (D) A county ... a township ... or a municipal corporation may do either of the following: (1) Restrict the dates and times a person may discharge, ignite, or explode fireworks purchased pursuant to this section. (2) Ban the discharge, ignition, or explosion of fireworks purchased pursuant to this section.
Full Breakdown
Lakewood Codified Ordinances Section 549.10 prohibits the discharge of consumer fireworks within the city. No person shall discharge, ignite, or explode any fireworks in the Municipality except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct fireworks exhibitions under state law. Fireworks manufactured, sold, possessed, transported, or used in violation of the section are subject to forfeiture. Although Ohio Revised Code Section 3743.45(B) otherwise permits 1.4G consumer fireworks to be discharged on private property on roughly a dozen enumerated holidays each year, Section 3743.45(D)(2) expressly authorizes a municipal corporation to ban that discharge. Lakewood has exercised that authority, so the state holiday allowances do not apply within the city.
Violations & Fines
Whoever violates Section 549.10 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, and the fireworks involved are forfeited.
Frequently Asked Questions
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