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Muscatine Iowa - Caution urged in using fireworks on New Years Eve 29 December 2023 ( news )
Muscatine , state Iowa ( By Press Release office)
Dec 29,2023
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MUSCATINE , Iowa– The use of consumer fireworks in the celebration of the New Year is limited in the City of Muscatine to 9 a . m . on Sunday , December 31 , 2023 , to 12:30 a . m . on Monday , January 1 , 2024 . Only the use of first - and second - class fireworks is permitted during this time period .
The City of Muscatine encourages residents to be good neighbors . Please be considerate to any neighbors who may have a sensitivity to fireworks noise , be mindful of pets who may become frightened by the firework explosions , and be mindful of the property lines of others who may not want fireworks on their real property .
Consumer fireworks may only be used on a residents’ personal property or on the property of a person who has consented to the use of consumer fireworks on his/her property . Fireworks are prohibited on public property including city streets , public parking lots , parks , etc . Persons 17 - years - old and under are not permitted to discharge fireworks except under direct adult supervision .
Using fireworks outside the designated dates and times listed below is considered a violation and can result in fines of no less than $250 per violation . Anyone discharging fireworks or allowing the discharge of fireworks on their property assumes responsibility for that discharge and the consequences , if warranted .
To report illegal use of fireworks , call the non - emergency line at the Muscatine Police Department ( 563 - 263 - 9922 ) .
Report any fires in buildings , vehicles , or greenspaces by calling 911 immediately!
More information can be found on the City of Muscatine
Firework Safetypage .
Highlights from the Muscatine City Code …
Current Muscatine City Code sets the time for the legal discharge of consumer fireworks during the New Year’s Day holiday between 9 a . m . on December 31 and 12:30 a . m . on January 1 on real property that they own or on property where consent has been given by the property owner .
Persons 17 years or younger are not permitted to discharge fireworks except under the supervision of an adult who is within sight and sound of the minor ( s ) as they discharge fireworks .
It is a violation of City Code for any parent , guardian , or other adult having custody of a minor to allow the minor to discharge fireworks without direct supervision by the parent , guardian , or other adult having custody .
Any person discharging a fireworks device or any person permitting the discharge of a fireworks device on their property assumes the responsibility for and the potential consequences from the discharging of fireworks .
It is a violation of City Code to discharge fireworks in a reckless manner or a manner that is likely to cause death , injury , fire , or property damage , and to discharge fireworks while showing visible signs of , or determined to be , intoxicated or under the influence of a drug or narcotic .
It is against City Code to alter , remove , or discharge components of a fireworks device from its intended method of discharging .
Snakes , sparklers , or caps can be discharged in a public place unless specifically prohibited by the owner of the public space , and as long as all trash , wrappers , and wires are properly disposed of .
Sky lantern open flame devices are not permitted unless the device is tethered by a retrievable rope that provides the individual control over the sky lantern .
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