As Independence Day approaches, Oklahoma cities are reminding residents that firework bans are still in place, despite the passage of the Rockets Red Glare Act, which allows the use of fireworks on private property.
The Rockets Red Glare Act was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt in May, making way for legalized firework use in unincorporated areas of the state. The law specifically permits the use of fireworks on private property.
An unincorporated area is land that is not run by a city government, with a mayor and city council, so all governing responsibilities fall to county or state governments…