Fireworks Ordinance 41.13 states:

A. No person under the age of 18 shall discharge a DOT 1.4 class fireworks without adult supervision.

B. A person shall only discharge a fireworks device on real property they own or on property where consent has been given.

(1) Exceptions: Snakes, sparklers, or caps can be discharged on a public place so long as all trash, wrappers, and wires are properly disposed of.

C. Fireworks shall not be discharged by persons showing visible signs of, or determined to be, intoxicated or under the influence of a drug or narcotic.

D. Any person discharging a fireworks device assumes all responsibility for its operation, flight, and the consequences thereof.

E. No person shall discharge a fireworks device in a reckless manner or manner likely to cause death, injury, fire, or property damage.

F. No person shall discharge a fireworks device outside the following dates and hours:

1) New Year’s Eve starting at 6 p.m. and ending on new Year’s Day at 12:15 a.m.

G. It shall be unlawful to alter, remove, or discharge components of a fireworks device from its intended method of discharging.

H. Sky lantern open flame devices are not permitted to be released within the city limits, except if tethered by a retrievable rope so long as the person discharging has control over the sky lantern.

I. Buffer zone: No fireworks of any time shall be discharged within 300 ft. of any Public school building, assisted living facility, or hospital.

Fireworks use and discharge, Penalties:

A. Any person who violates the provisions of the fireworks discharging ordinance or without reckless intent causes injury, property damage or a fire shall be guilty of a scheduled municipal infraction punishable by a $250 fine in addition to established court costs.

B. Persons who violates the discharging fireworks ordinance after having been found guilty of a previous municipal infraction involving fireworks shall be cited for a municipal infraction with a fine of $600 plus associated court costs.

C. Persons who recklessly endanger the property or safety of another shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor in violation of 712.5 State Code of Iowa.