Commission approves fireworks, ATV ordinances

August 27, 2019–5:55 a.m.

STAFF REPORTS

The Rome City Commission has approved ordinance amendments regarding fireworks on public property and all-terrain vehicles.

The fireworks ordinance states that no person who is under 18 years of age shall possess any fireworks and no person who is 18 years of age or older shall use or ignite any fireworks on public property, in a public park, or in a public recreation area.

The ATV ordinance states that no person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle on a public road or highway within the City of Rome, as well as on any sidewalk, park, trail, multi-use path, bicycle path, or any other public area without a permit.

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