Commission will consider 2014 ban on fireworks in Hays

As the intense drought continues, Hays City Commissioners will consider another ban on fireworks this summer.

The commission will consider the ban at its regular meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall.

The city staff will recommend a prohibition on the purchase, sale and discharge of fireworks in city limits. If approved, the ban would mirror last year’s regulations.

The Ellis County Commission on Monday agreed to leave a resolution in place barring fireworks in the county. That prohibition will continue until action is taken to lift it.

In normal years, city ordinances allow the sale and use of common fireworks between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. July 2 to 4. The same ordinance, however, allow the commission to suspend sale and use if weather conditions call for the action.

For a complete agenda for Thursday’s meeting, click HERE.