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Salt Lake City declares fireworks ban, but some wonder if it can do so under Utah law

State lawmakers’ reluctance to empower city councils and mayors to adopt stiffer restrictions sparks debate.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Family members stage their own holiday fireworks show in front of their home along 500 East near Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Saturday, July 4, 2020. This year, such a display would not be allowed under the mayor's citywide ban.