SOCIAL HOST
FIREWORKS
ORDINANCE
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Kristin Eriksson, Assistant City
Manager
Social Host Ordinance
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• March 12, 2025 – Illegal fireworks enforcement update • Introduce concept of social host ordinance – fines for property owners/tenants for discharge, sale or possession of illegal fireworks • May 27, 2025 – Council adoption of GBMC Section 119.08 • $1,000 per violation
• Enforcement of fines pursuant to GBMC Section 37.015 – additional fine for “each and every day a violation exists”
2025 Enforcement
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• PD issued 12 citations
• $7,487 collected (65% to State Fire Marshall)
• Over $128,000 outstanding fines
• City paused notifications pending Council consideration Ordinance Changes
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• Remove provision for $1,000 per “violation” and instead impose tiered fines:
• 1-10 fireworks - $1,000
• 10-20 fireworks - $3,000
• 20+ fireworks - $5,000
• Provide for late fees, not mandatory daily fines
• Allow City to seek payment via third-party collections • Modify review process
• PD initial review, City Manager appeal
• Allow for discretion to reduce fines
Recommendation
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• Conduct a public hearing and second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 119 (Fireworks) of Title XI
(Business Regulations)
• Adopt a resolution to apply the changes in the ordinance retroactively to citees issues citations in 2025.
Questions?
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