07/02/2025
Firework Restrictions in the City of Dardanelle --
Sec. 16-3. - Fireworks.
(a) It shall be unlawful to sell, store or manufacture fireworks within the corporate city limits. The term "fireworks" means as defined by A.C.A. § 20-22-701, which section is hereby adopted by reference.
(b) Users of fireworks within the corporate city limits shall adhere to the following regulations:
(1) Location.
a. Fireworks may not be discharged within the corporate city limits, except as permitted herein. Fireworks may not be discharged within 200 feet of any gasoline pump or gasoline bulk station or any building in which gasoline or volatile liquids are sold or stored.
b. Fireworks may not be discharged in or onto any city park, with the exception of Veteran's Memorial Riverfront Park during the period of fireworks discharge on July 4. Vehicle traffic and parking shall not be permitted within the park, except for officially-approved vehicles and emergency vehicles.
(2) When.
a. Fireworks may be discharged within the corporate city limits only in Veteran's Memorial Riverfront Park and only on the following dates and allowed time intervals:
1. July 2, 3, 4 and 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and
2. December 31 from 10:00 a.m. to January 1, 1:00 a.m.
b. Fireworks may not be discharged any time the county is under a declared burning ban.
(3) Who.
a. It is unlawful for children under the age of 16 years to discharge fireworks unless under the direct supervision of an adult.
b. It is unlawful for any intoxicated person to discharge fireworks.
c. No person shall ignite any fireworks within a motor vehicle or throw fireworks from a motor vehicle, nor shall any person place or throw any ignited article of fireworks into or at a motor vehicle or at or near any person or group of people.
(4) Special displays. Special fireworks displays may only be staged and discharged after the following requirements have been met:
a. Request for a permit before the city council;
b. After the approval of the city council, the mayor will give the fire chief written approval to begin the process of permitting the display;
c. The fire chief shall permit the display when the following are met:
1. Permit requester shall indicate the operator of fireworks display shall be competent;
2.Permit requester shall have proof of insurance or cause a bond in the amount of any possible damages caused by the display to persons or property that the fire chief deems appropriate;
3. The fire chief shall ensure that all fire and safety requirements are addressed by permittee;
4. The place the display is to be carried out has been delineated;
5. The fire chief shall have the police chief review the application and he shall sign the permit when assured that police department concerns have been addressed; and
6. The fire chief shall not sign the permit until he or his agent is assured that all fire and safety concerns are addressed;
d. The fire chief shall inform the mayor that all requirements have been addressed and a permit has been issued; and
e.The permit is only applicable to the one display and on said date.
(Ord. No. 2001-7, §§ 1, 2, 6-4-2001; Ord. No. 2003-5, §§ 1, 2, 5-5-2003)
State Law reference— Fireworks, A.C.A. § 20-22-701 et s
