Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-22-.13 - Use of Fireworks

Consumer fireworks may be used, ignited, or caused to be ignited on any day between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 11:59 P.M. unless during such times the noise from such use or ignition is not in compliance with a noise ordinance of a county or municipal corporation.

Exception 1: Consumer fireworks may be used, ignited, or caused to be ignited on January 1, the last Saturday and Sunday in May, July 3, July 4, the first Monday in September, and December 31 of each year after the time of 10:00 A.M. and up to and including the time of 11:59 P.M.; and on January 1 of each year beginning at the time of 12:00 Midnight and up to and including the ending time of 1:00 A.M.

Exception 2: After having obtained a special use permit as provided for in O.C.G.A. § 25-10-2(a)(3)(D).

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-22-.13

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-16, 25-10-5.

Original Rule entitled "Severability"adopted as ER. 120-3-22-0.2-.13. F. and eff. June 10, 2003, the date of adoption. Amended: ER. 120-3-22-0.3-.13 adopted. F. and eff. Oct. 8, 2003, the date of adoption. Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 16, 2004; eff. Feb. 5, 2004. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Use of Fireworks"adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015. Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.