BISMARCK (AP) -- Bottle rocket lovers may no longer be able to buy them in North Dakota during the Fourth of July holiday.
The North Dakota Senate voted on Wednesday to ban fireworks stands from selling bottle rockets. The vote was 35-11 in favor, and there was no debate.
Senators approved a similar ban two years ago, but it was defeated in the North Dakota House.
Eye doctors have pushed for the ban. They say bottle rockets can cause devastating eye injuries. Grand Forks Sen. JoNell Bakke says most states don't allow them to be sold.
The North Dakota legislation says fireworks stands cannot sell or give away bottle rockets. The bill does not make it illegal to have bottle rockets or shoot them off.
