Recently, the Legislative Affairs Commission issued a statement saying that a complete ban on fireworks and firecrackers is not legal. This news has attracted widespread attention and heated discussions. 
As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, fireworks have always been loved by people. However, with the acceleration of urbanization and the enhancement of environmental protection awareness, some places have begun to introduce a ban on fireworks, and the main reasons for the complete ban on fireworks are as follows:
1.*Air Pollution**: The main ingredient of fireworks is black powder, which contains sulfur, charcoal powder, potassium nitrate and other substances. When fireworks are burned, a large amount of harmful gases and particulate matter will be produced, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, etc. These harmful substances are not only harmful to human health, but also exacerbate air pollution and affect air quality. 2.Noise pollution: The sound of fireworks can cause a brief sense of irritation, but for some elderly people, children, infants, or people with heart conditions, this loud noise can cause serious physical harm or psychological stress to them. 3.*Safety Hazards**: There are certain safety hazards in the manufacturing process of fireworks and firecrackers. If the production is unqualified or used improperly, it may cause fires, accidents such as fire and safety, posing a threat to the safety of people's lives and property. 4.*Adjustment of laws and policies**: In recent years, with the enhancement of environmental awareness and public concern for health, many places have adjusted the policy of "completely banning fireworks and firecrackers". For example, Guangdong, Shandong, Liaoning and other places have changed "prohibited" to "restricted", stipulating that people can set off fireworks at specific times and areas, and guiding people to set off fireworks scientifically and moderately through detailed regulations. 
However, after reviewing the provisions on the complete ban on the sale and burning of fireworks and firecrackers, the Legislative Affairs Commission found that there was a conflict between the provisions and the higher-level law. Specifically, laws such as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law and the Regulations on the Safety Management of Fireworks and Firecrackers formulated by the People's Republic of China do not clearly stipulate a complete ban on the sale and discharge of fireworks and firecrackers. It is worth noting that there are five references to fireworks in the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law, two of which are aimed at the production and quality of fireworks and firecrackers, and the other is for heavily polluted weather. Therefore, the legality of a total ban on fireworks needs to be assessed on the basis of specific legal provisions. 
The release of this statement is undoubtedly an encouragement and support for the majority of fireworks lovers. Fireworks are not only a form of entertainment, but also a way of cultural inheritance and emotional expression. It represents people's yearning and pursuit of a better life, and is a unique spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. 
For the management of fireworks, we can take more scientific and reasonable measures. For example, limit the time and place of fireworks, strengthen supervision, and improve the safety and environmental protection of fireworks. At the same time, it can also be held through fireworks festivals and other activities to let more people understand and participate in traditional culture. 
In short, the statement of the Legislative Affairs Commission brings good news to fireworks lovers, and also reminds us to pay attention to environmental protection and public safety while protecting traditional culture.