Fireworks Ban in Liberty County

LIBERTY, December 15, 2010 - WHEREAS, the Texas Forest Service has determined that drought conditions exist in Liberty County; and

WHEREAS, on the 14th day of December, 2010, the Commissioners Court of Liberty County has determined that the normal danger of fire in the unincorporated areas of Liberty County is greatly enhanced by the extremely dry conditions now existing.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Commissioners Court of Liberty County adopts this Order prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Liberty County.

A. No person may sell, detonate, ignite, or in any way use fireworks classified under 49 C.F.R. Part. 173.1OO(r)(2)(10-1-86 edition), as "skyrockets with sticks" and "missiles with fins" in any portion of the unincorporated area of Liberty County.

B. This Order does not prohibit:
1. common fireworks, small in size classified as Class C explosive;
2. large fireworks devices designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by
combustion, deflagation, or detonation and classified as Class B explosive by the U.S. Dept. Of Trans. [TEX. OCC.CODE, Chapter 2154].

C. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally violates a prohibition established by this Order. An offense under this order is a Class C Misdemeanor.
APPROVED THIS THE ~ DAY OF ~~b-v ,2010, BY THE LIBERTY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.