At Monday evening’s meeting, Ellis County Administrator Sund reminded commissioners of the ban on fireworks in rural parts of Ellis County.

Under the resolution passed last year, it is illegal to sell, buy or discharge fireworks in rural Ellis County.

The ban remains in place until the commission votes to repeal it. Violators are subject to a fine of $500. At Thursday’s Hays City Commission meeting, city officials will recommend a similar prohibition on fireworks within the city.

In addition, a ban on outside burning also remains in effect in Ellis County.

• JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT, Hays Post