On the Beat in Bluffton

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

And the rockets' red (and legal) glare

Before celebrating the Fourth of July with booby traps, ground spinners, glow worms and cigarette loads, study up on the state's and city's fireworks laws.

In Bluffton:
It shall be unlawful to use, ignite or discharge consumer fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Bluffton except as follows:
  • Between the hours of 5 p.m. and two (2) hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8 and July 9
  • Between hours of 10:00 a.m. and midnight on July 4; and
  • Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31, and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
Statewide:
The Bluffton Police says to contact the office at 824-3320 with any complaints.

And now that we've discussed the legalities, enjoy News-Banner video from last year's fireworks to help you celebrate the weekend.


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