The 4th of July is rapidly approaching. It looks like our fire danger in the area will remain low enough to allow for fireworks on the 3rd and 4th of July.
Ennis Town Ordinance allows fireworks within town during the following times:
July 3rd from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:30 AM on July 4th
July 4th from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:30 AM on July 5th
Just like everything today some restrictions apply:
1. There shall be no discharge of fireworks from or into any State recreation area, local park, school, or State highway.
2. There shall be no discharge of fireworks within one hundred feet (100′) of a church or medical facility; or within seventy-five feet (75′) of any business location.
3. There shall be no discharge of fireworks from or toward a motor vehicle.
4. There shall be no discharge of fireworks within or on East Main Street, West Main Street, or North Main Street.
5. There shall be no discharge of fireworks in the vicinity of or toward another person or group of people, or in the vicinity of or toward any animal, in such manner to expose such person, persons or animal to the risk of injury or harm.
6. There shall be no discharge of any fireworks within two hundred feet (200′) of any business dispensing any flammable fuel or compressed gas product.
7. There shall be no possession or use of any firework by a person less than eighteen (18) years old, unless such person is under the direct supervision of a responsible person eighteen (18) years of age or older.
8. Any person discharging, or supervising the discharge of, fireworks as provided in this section shall promptly clean and remove any litter, garbage or debris resulting from such discharge, and shall responsibly dispose of such litter, garbage or debris.
The entire ordinance can be found here: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/…/ennis_mt/0-0-0-1187
If you live in the Town of Ennis and someone is shooting off fireworks outside of the permitted times or within a restricted area and no other emergency exists please do not call 911. If you wish to make a report please call the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center non-emergency line at 406-843-5301
Have a safe and fun holiday.