Strict enforcement on using ILLEGAL fireworks

By Paul Hall on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

UNION, OR – City of Union and the Union Volunteer Fire Department want to remind you of the laws with regard to fireworks within City limits. The city ordinances regarding fireworks:

§ 131.031 FIREWORKS.

A. It shall be a violation for a person to possess or discharge any ILLEGAL fireworks or explosives, including any pyrotechnic device that has a report, explosion or leaves the ground.

B. The sale of any ILLEGAL fireworks or explosives shall be a violation.

C. It shall be a violation for a person to discharge permitted fireworks in dry grass, leaves or any other location where they may contact dry, combustible materials.

(Ord. 461, passed 6-8-1998) Penalty, see § 131.999

Penalty for such violations can carry a fine of up to $500/offense.

Please be mindful and safe and refrain from ILLEGAL fireworks.