Lakewood opted out of Ohio HB 172 and bans consumer fireworks within city limits year-round. Only novelties (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices) are legal. Discharge of 1.4G consumer fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor under Codified Ordinance 1613 with fines up to 1,000 dollars and possible jail time.
Ohio legalized consumer fireworks statewide in 2022 through HB 172, but the law expressly allowed municipalities to opt out. Lakewood City Council passed an opt-out ordinance in 2022 keeping the pre-existing ban in place. Lakewood Fire Department and Lakewood Police conduct active enforcement around July 4th and New Years Eve, including patrol sweeps and response to neighbor complaints. Professional displays (Lakewood Summer Meltdown, Independence Day shows) are permitted with a state fire marshal license and city approval. Trick-and-novelty items classified under ORC 3743.01 as non-fireworks remain legal.
First offense: minor misdemeanor, fine up to 150 dollars. Subsequent or dangerous use: first-degree misdemeanor up to 1,000 dollars and 180 days jail. Fireworks that injure persons or property: felony referral possible.
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