Fireworks rules vary by location
Residents who plan to shoot fireworks this Independence Day season should check the rules for the city or county where they live, because Kansas leaves consumer fireworks discharge times to local authorities, according to the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office. State law still bans bottle rockets, silver salutes, M-80s and M-100s, and prohibits shooting fireworks on or under vehicles, on public roadways, within 300 feet of a fireworks stand or fireworks storage area, at gas stations, or where liquid gas, including propane, is stored. Kansas State Fire Marshal In Council Grove, fireworks may be discharged within the city limits and at Lake Park from July 1 through July 5 each year. Discharge is allowed from 8 a.m. to midnight July 1, 2, 3 and 4, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 5. Bottle rockets and similar self-propelled devices with guiding sticks or rods are prohibited. Fireworks may not be discharged on public streets, alleys, avenues, parks or public places, except as allowed at Lake Park. The city ordinance also prohibits throwing or propelling fireworks toward people, animals, groups of people or vehicles. Private fireworks use is prohibited within 300 feet of a planned public fireworks event for 24 hours before the event and through the conclusion of the event.
