Barrington Ridge HOA

We all know that the Fourth of July is to celebrate our independence, however, the use and possession of fire-works is against the law in the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Fireworks can be confiscated and you can be arrested for possession or using fireworks.

Sec. 26-3309.1. Sale, use and possessing fireworks.
(1) Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, keep, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, use or explode any fireworks in the city.
(2) For the purposes of this section, the term "fireworks" shall mean and include any combustible or explosive composition, or any substances or combination of substances.

The “Curfew Law” is a violation that will be enforced. It's summer and kids like to stay out later and mischief is usually the result of this late night activity and the risk of becoming a victim of a crime is greater. If you allow your children out after curfew hours, they can be arrested and the parents will receive the citation (unless the child is 17 years of age and they will receive the citation).

Sec. 50-237. Curfew for persons under 18 years of age.
(a) It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years to loiter, wander, stroll or play in or upon the public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public grounds, public places, public buildings, places of amusement, eating places, vacant lots or any place unsupervised by an adult having the lawful authority to be at such places, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. on any day and 6:00 a.m. of the following day; provided, however, that on Fridays and Saturdays the effective hours are between 12:00 mid-night and 6:00 a.m. of the following day.