Newark CO §672.12 regulates fireworks consistent with Ohio R.C. Chapter 3743 - the state's consumer fireworks law - which legalized discharge of 1.4G consumer fireworks on specific holidays starting July 1, 2022. Public exhibitions require Fire Chief and Police Chief approval.
Section 672.12 (Fireworks) defines '1.4G fireworks' by reference to U.S. DOT Title 49 CFR Division 1.4 and ties enforcement to Ohio R.C. 3743. Under state law (R.C. 3743.45), Ohio residents may discharge consumer fireworks on private property with the owner's permission, between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. on July 3, 4, and 5, the Fri/Sat/Sun before/after July 4, Labor Day weekend, Diwali, New Year's Eve until 1 a.m. New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day weekend, and Juneteenth. Newark has not opted out of the state law by ordinance, so those dates apply locally. Public fireworks exhibitions (professional shows) need joint approval from the Newark Fire Chief and Police Chief.
Section 672.12 follows Newark's general-penalty ladder - minor misdemeanor first ($150), fourth-degree on repeats ($250). State R.C. 3743.99 violations can be first-degree misdemeanors (up to $1,000 and 180 days jail) for unlawful discharge or sale.
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