MONTROSE, Ohio — Paige Kelly of Akron and her family are excited about Ohio's new fireworks law which is set to take effect on July 1 and will allow the use of fireworks through July 5 and eight other times throughout the year, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day weekend, Juneteenth, Cinco de Mayo, Diwali and Labor Day weekend.
Antiuwan Abrams of Cleveland Heights and his family purchased $400 in fireworks and are also planning to use many safety restrictions. “We have safety launchers that you can use as well, you stick those in the ground, you light the fuse and it’s going to go up and provide an aerial display," French said. “For all aerial fireworks, we recommend that you stand at least 150 feet back from it. We recommend for ground fireworks that you stand at least 35 feet back.”
Still, Darcy Downie, Regional Director with Prevent Blindness Ohio recommends families and individuals not use fireworks despite Ohio's new law.
What an odd story. The people interviewed are from cities that have opted out of the new law. In other words, like it or not, what they are doing is illegal. Perhaps more time should’ve addressed how many cities are still prohibiting fireworks.