As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, and the sounds of fireworks increase, the Omaha Police Department is reminding citizens of the fireworks ordinances in Omaha.
Selling of fireworks is permitted by authorized vendors during fireworks season, Saturday, June 28th through Friday, July 4th. (City Ordinance 30-261).
Consumer fireworks can be discharged in Omaha from Wednesday, July 2nd through Friday, July 4th, from noon to 11 p.m. daily. (City Ordinance 20-320).
Persons discharging fireworks must be 16 years old or older. Those between the ages of 12 and 15 can discharge fireworks only under direct supervision of someone 19 years old or older.
Beginning Saturday, June 28th, fireworks complaints that are in progress should be directed to 402-444-5802. This is a non-emergency number that will allow complaints to be dispatched to officers on the street and keep 911 lines open for emergencies. 911 should be called if there is immediate danger to life safety or property due to fireworks use.
The Omaha Police Department will have officers dedicated to fireworks complaints each day during fireworks season. Violations of the City Ordinance are criminal offenses and violators are subject to arrest.
Those found in violation of this ordinance could be cited for a criminal violation and may be subject to a fine for each separate conviction. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished under this section as follows: (i) First offense: A fine of $300.00. (ii) Second offense: A fine of $400.00. (iii) Third and subsequent offenses: A fine of $500.00 for each separate conviction
(Picture from Omaha Police)