The big tents are popping up, mostly on the outskirts of the city. It's the Fourth of July and that means it's fireworks season. With this season comes the hazards of playing with fire.

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Larry Le Blanc
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First let's review the Bismarck city ordinance, "The sale, possession or discharge of fireworks within the City of Bismarck is prohibited, and violators could be charged with a class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or fined up to one thousand dollars.”

For more on the laws of the possession or sale of fireworks, check out the City of Bismarck website.

Now comes the fine print on safety. Many emergency room visits this time of year are from the result of injuries from playing with fireworks. Make sure that you're familiar with the safety tips for enjoying fireworks.

Now get out there and watch your hard earned money go up in smoke!

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