Independence police today posted the following information regarding the city fireworks ordinance:
It shall be unlawful for any person:
β’ To throw, use, explode, detonate, aim, point, or shoot fireworks in such a manner that it lands on property not owned by that person.
β’ To throw, use, explode, detonate, or shoot any class 1.4 G fireworks within any structure.
β’ Discharge fireworks within 600 feet of any church, hospital, mental health facility, or school.
β’ Discharge fireworks within 100 feet of any location where fireworks are stored, offered for sale, or designated historical site.
β’ Discharge fireworks within 300 feet of any permanent storage of ignitable liquid, gases, gasoline pump, or gasoline filling station.
β’ Discharge fireworks within or throw from a motorized vehicle, throw fireworks at another vehicle, or under a motorized vehicle.Possession, storage, handling, and use of class 1.4G fireworks shall be permitted from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 3 and 5 and 10 a.m. to midnight July 4.
If under the age of 16 years, unless under the supervision of a parent or guardian, you may not possess or discharge Class 1.4G fireworks within the City.
It is unlawful to possess, store, handle, or use the following fireworks within the City:
β’ Sparkler bombs
β’ Sky Lanterns
β’ Altered or combined fireworks
Police ask you not to call 911 to report violations unless it is an EMERGENCY such an as injury or a fire.
Their non-emergency line directly to police and fire dispatch is (816) 836-3600.