Legislative Changes to Fireworks Use in Marion

Recently, the state legislature approved a bill that prohibits local governments from restricting consumer fireworks use on July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31.

The use of consumer fireworks will be allowed in Marion on:

• July 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1

Fireworks may be purchased and used only by persons 18 years of age or older, and used only with the property owner's permission. Fireworks may NOT be used in public parks. Any other dates and times are authorized by permit only.

Using fireworks outside of the designated dates and times is considered a nuisance in Marion's code. Property owners allowing fireworks to be discharged on their property outside of the established dates/times may be subject to citation for a municipal infraction. The fees for a municipal infraction are $750 for the first infraction and $1,000 for each subsequent infraction.

Residents can report fireworks usage outside of the permissible dates by calling the Marion Police Department's non-emergency line at 319-377-1511.