CW376-2022

Background

Brampton Council voted to ban fireworks except by special permits.  This would reduce air and noise pollution as well as litter.

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

Therefore be it resolved that: 1. The City of Brampton amend the Fireworks By-Law to prohibit the use, purchase, discharge, possession, sale and offer to sell all fireworks including Consumer Fireworks, Display Fireworks, Pyrotechnics and Prohibited Fireworks for all uses (except those outlined in clause 2) effective immediately; and 2. The current firework permit process be amended to only be applicable to the film industry and City run events; and 3. The City of Brampton increase the fines for discharge, sale, and offer to sell fireworks as per the chart below;

Source: City of Toronto

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