Saline County and Salina residents are reminded that there are different regulations for the discharge of fireworks in the city and county. To help clarify, the Salina Fire Department has provided some important information.
Saline County:
Dates of Sale – June 27th through July 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day
Dates of Discharge – June 27th through July 5th from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight each day
City of Salina:
Dates of Sale – June 27th through July 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day
Dates of Discharge – July 3rd & 4th ONLY from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day *Will be strictly enforced this year*
Fireworks Displays:
July 4th – Sky Fire
July 4th – Salina Country Club
Regulations:
When using approve consumer fireworks, a person shall not ignite or discharge fireworks:
a. While on public property;
b. While on private property without the express written consent of the property owner, including the property owner’s name, address, telephone number and signature;
c. Into, under, or from a car or vehicle, whether moving or standing still, or on a public roadway or the right-of-way adjoining a public roadway;
d. Within 100 feet of any hospital, sanitarium, infirmary, nursing home, or assisted living facility;
e. Within 300 feet of any consumer fireworks facility;
f. So as to throw, cast, or propel the fireworks in the direction of or into the path of any person or group of persons, whether on foot, on a bicycle, on a motorcycle, or in a vehicle;
g. So as to impact adjoining property from either direct contact from fireworks or the residue resulting from the use of fireworks.