Westerville prohibits discharge of consumer fireworks within city limits under Codified Ordinance 1509.10, opting out of Ohio HB 172 state holiday allowances. Only 1.4G novelties like sparklers permitted.
Ohio HB 172 (2022) legalized consumer 1.4G fireworks on designated state holidays, but ORC 3743.45 allows municipalities to opt out by local ordinance. Westerville City Council adopted an opt-out ordinance prohibiting discharge on all days including July 4 and New Year's Eve. Possession remains legal but discharge within city limits is banned. Licensed public displays require state fire marshal permit and Westerville Fire Division approval.
Discharge of consumer fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor, up to 1,000 dollars fine and 180 days jail. Fire Division and Westerville Police conduct enforcement around July 4.
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