Sale and Use of Fireworks Prohibited
The following is from the Harris County Fire Marshall website - www.hcfmo.net
Local Disaster Declaration
Prohibits Sale and Use of Fireworks
- Declaration of Disaster
- Court Order
- Media Release
- Offense against Declaration of Disaster for Fireworks
- Governor Extension Letter
- Fireworks Novelties Press Release
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett signed an order on June 21st, 2011 declaring a drought disaster and banning the sale or use of any fireworks anywhere in unincorporated Harris County. Commissioners Court unanimously ratified Emmett's order moments later, extending its provisions and sending it on to Gov. Rick Perry. Governor Perry approved the extension on June 23rd, 2011.
The only exception to the ban is for a public display conducted by a person holding a valid pyrotechnic operator's license or a valid pyrotechnics special effects operator's license. Violators of the fireworks ban face a $1,000 fine and/or 180 days in jail. This ban includes novelties such as sparklers and other fireworks novelties. Violators of the burn ban face a fine of up to $500 for each violation.