Since HB 172 (2022), Ohioans may discharge consumer 1.4G fireworks on private property on listed holidays like July 3-5 and December 31 — UNLESS your city or township has passed an opt-out banning or restricting them. Check Lorain, Elyria, or your township first.
Ohio Revised Code 3743.45 lets a person with the property owner's permission discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks on designated days each year: January 1, Chinese New Year, May 5, Memorial Day weekend, June 19, July 3-4-5 (plus surrounding weekend), Labor Day weekend, Diwali, and December 31. But ORC 3743.45(D) preserves each county (unincorporated), township, and municipal corporation's power to restrict the dates/times or ban discharge entirely. Many Ohio cities have opted out. Lorain County itself only governs unincorporated townships; incorporated cities like Lorain and Elyria set their own rules, so confirm your specific municipality before lighting anything.
Discharging where a local opt-out ban applies, or on a non-designated day, is a misdemeanor under state law plus any local penalty. Igniting without property-owner authorization is also prohibited.
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