On August 9, the reporter learned from the Shanxi Provincial People’s Government that, in accordance with laws and regulations such as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law and the “Fireworks Safety Management Regulations”, since October 1, 2020, production, operation, transportation and discharge are prohibited in the whole province. firecrackers. If it is necessary to hold fireworks display activities due to major holidays, important events, etc., the fireworks display must be set off by a professional display unit at the designated time and place after the approval of the people's government at or above the county level and the permission of the public security organ. Shanxi's municipal and county governments and relevant departments shall properly carry out relevant work in accordance with the law, strengthen policy publicity and interpretation, and guide relevant enterprises and the people to actively support and cooperate with the ban on fire and discharge.

  Previously, the “prohibition of artillery” and “restriction of artillery” regulations promulgated in various parts of Shanxi were mostly based on actual conditions and delineated areas and locations (such as within the main urban area) that are prohibited from firing. , Production, storage and transportation of fireworks and firecrackers. The Shanxi Provincial People's Government has made clear regulations at the provincial level to strictly "ban" fireworks and firecrackers. (CCTV reporter Song Yunyi and Cui Xiaoran)