Ban possession and use of all fireworks within city limits
In Plain English
Richmond currently allows some types of fireworks under state law. This new law would make it illegal to possess or set off any fireworks in the city. If approved, violators could face fines or other penalties.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Introduce the ordinance and lay over two weeks for second reading
6 aye · 0 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will move closer to banning all fireworks within city limits after the council unanimously approved introducing a new ordinance. The proposed law would make it illegal to possess or set off any type of fireworks in the city, even those currently allowed under state law, with violators facing fines or other penalties. The ordinance now goes to a second reading in two weeks, where council will take a final vote on whether to make it law. This represents a significant tightening of current rules, which permit some types of fireworks under state regulations.
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