Sec. 10.5. (a) As used in this section, the term "use" means the ability of a county or municipality to regulate the days and hours when consumer fireworks may be used, ignited, or discharged. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter: (1) a county may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the county; and (2) a municipality may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks within the corporate limits of the municipality. (c) An ordinance adopted under this section: (1) may limit the use of consumer fireworks in the county or municipality; (2) may not be more lenient than a rule adopted by a state agency concerning the use of fireworks; and (3) may not limit the use of consumer fireworks: (A) between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two (2) hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, and July 9; (B) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4; and (C) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
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