Wouldn't the sale of a fireworks permit generate revenue for the city?
Depending on the cost of the permit, any revenue generated might simply cover the cost of enforcement of those permits. At $20 per permit, the revenue is not sufficient to justify the potential loss of property or personal injury. There is not sufficient revenue in a fireworks permit to add the firefighters needed in the City's efforts to lower our resident’s ISO rating and reduce property owners insurance cost. Just the loss on one home (not to mention the possibility of the chain events of a structure fire on other properties) would outstrip the revenue associated with a fireworks permit. The medical cost on one serious accident to a resident would easily be more than the revenue projected for a fireworks permit.

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1. Can I set off fireworks in the city limits?
2. If the sale of fireworks is not allowed in the city, why can churches and schools sell them?
3. Why does the City prohibit fireworks, and then turn around and break the law by having a fireworks show?
4. Why doesn’t the City sell permits to Owasso residents to shoot off fireworks like other cities?
5. Wouldn't the sale of a fireworks permit generate revenue for the city?