Fireworks and firecrackers policy in Shangcai County in 2023

In order to protect and improve the environment, prevent and control air pollution, and effectively protect public safety and public health, according to the People's Republic of China (PRC) Air Pollution Prevention Law, the Regulations on the Safety Management of Fireworks and Firecrackers, the Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution in Henan Province and other laws and regulations, the county people's government decided to prohibit the discharge of fireworks and firecrackers throughout the county. The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:

First, the scope of prohibition. Fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited throughout the year in all townships and street administrative areas within the jurisdiction of Shangcai County. The production, management, storage, transportation and mailing of fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited within the county.

Second, safeguard measures. All township people's governments, sub-district offices and units directly under the county level shall, in accordance with their duties, incorporate the work of prohibiting the discharge of fireworks and firecrackers into grid management, carry out publicity activities to prohibit the discharge of fireworks and firecrackers, and educate, guide and urge units and individuals within their respective jurisdictions to abide by this circular. Organs, organizations, enterprises and institutions, all kinds of schools and community residents' committees, villagers' committees, property service enterprises and grid workers shall do a good job in prohibiting the discharge of fireworks and firecrackers in their own units and regions.

Third, strengthen supervision. Whoever, in violation of this circular, produces, manages, stores, transports, mails or sets off fireworks without authorization, or sets off fireworks in a way that endangers public security and personal and property safety, shall be punished by the relevant law enforcement departments within their functions and powers in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations; If it constitutes a violation of public security administration, it shall be punished according to law; If a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

Fourth, widely publicize. All township governments, sub-district offices and county-level units should take various forms to carry out extensive publicity activities, mobilize the broad masses of the people in the county to actively cooperate with the management of fireworks and firecrackers, and make positive contributions to the creation of civilization and harmony!

This notice shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.