Fireworks tug of war heats up as legislative attorneys say cities can’t impose blanket bans

Salt Lake City says its prohibition stands, and even some state lawmakers want to leave the decision up to locals.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign advertising fireworks in American Fork on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign advertising fireworks in American Fork on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

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