Rush Township may soon have an ordinance that would regulate fireworks.

A handful of residents attended a recent supervisors’ meeting to ask whether anything could be done about the displays.

While the residents said they expect booms and bangs on Independence Day, a recent display was held about a week later in the village of Hometown.

A few reported windows rattling in their homes from the post-holiday display. Another resident said her pets become very anxious from fireworks.

Township solicitor Chris Riedlinger said that Class C fireworks, or items like firecrackers, bottle rockets, sparklers and other items can be purchased and used by those over the age of 18.

But under Pennsylvania law, consumer fireworks may not be set off on public or private property without permission of the owner.

Furthermore, no fireworks may be discharged within 150 feet of any occupied structures.

“Display fireworks” are the large fireworks commonly spotted at organized events. Riedlinger noted that they’re only to be used by professionals who have permits.

At the suggestion of the board, Riedlinger will begin preparing an ordinance for Rush Township.

State law says that municipalities may restrict use of consumer fireworks between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. except on July 2, 3 and 4, and Dec. 31, when they may be used until 1 a.m.

Also, if July 4 falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, they may be used until 1 a.m. on the immediately preceding and following Friday and Saturday.