§ 22-11-14-10.5 — "Use" defined; adoption of ordinance by county or municipality concerning use of consumer fireworks

Indiana § 22-11-14-10.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 11: BUILDING AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
• Ch. 14: Regulation of Fireworks by Fire Marshal

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5. (a) As used in this section, the term
"use" means the ability of a county or municipality to regulate the days
and hours when consumer fireworks may be used, ignited, or
discharged.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter:
(1) a county may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of
consumer fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the county; and
(2) a municipality may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of
consumer fireworks within the corporate limits of the
municipality.
(c) An ordinance adopted under this section:
(1) may limit the use of consumer fireworks in the county or
municipality;
(2) may not be more lenient than a rule adopted by a state agency
concerning the use of fireworks; and
(3) may not limit the use of consumer fireworks:
(A) between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two (2) hours after
sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6,
July 7, July 8, and July 9;
(B) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July
4; and
(C) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00
a.m. on January 1.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.177-2007, SEC.2.