07/09/2021

DeWine Vetoes Expanded Fireworks Bill

S.B. 113 would have allowed Ohioans to discharge consumer-grade fireworks

Governor Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Ohio residents to legally set off fireworks on certain holidays. Currently, the law says that fireworks purchased in the state must be taken out of Ohio within 48 hours of purchase and can't be set off in the state.

Senate Bill 113, sponsored by Sen. Michael Rulli (R-Salem) and Sen. Terry Johnson (R-McDermott), would have allowed Ohioans to discharge consumer-grade fireworks.

Under the bill, setting off consumer-grade fireworks would be limited to New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day weekend, Juneteenth, July 3, 4 and 5, as well as the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays preceding and following; Labor Day weekend and Dewali, a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.

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