Shawnee council votes 7-1 to repeal municipal fireworks ban

The Shawnee City Council voted 7-1 to repeal municipal code 5.70, the provision that had prohibited the sale and use of fireworks inside city limits, the city's communications director said.

Doug Donahue summarized the council's discussion and the existing local allowances for fireworks use: he noted that use on July 3 and 4 has been legal in Shawnee since 2022, and that sales from June 27 to July 4 have been legal since 2023. "The council voted 7 to 1 to repeal Shawnee municipal code 5.70 to ban the use and sales of fireworks in the city of Shawnee," Donahue said in the meeting wrap-up.

The wrap-up did not include the motion text, record of who voted yes and no, or details of any new restrictions or enforcement plans following the repeal. Residents should consult the official minutes or city staff for the full vote record and any implementing regulations.