A New York town is reportedly considering banning the use of Silly String anywhere within 1,500 feet of a public celebration.

The proposal to cut the use of the popular party product was made based on concerns from the local fire department, which claimed that the aerosol string sprayed from the canister has been causing damage to fire equipments' paint and weather stripping.

According to the Fire Chiefs Council of Huntington, the Silly Strong "has become common practice during holidays and commemorative parades," and the continuous use of the product during celebrations must be kept in check.

The UPI reported that Huntington spokeswoman Fran Evans announced that a vote on the proposal is scheduled for Tuesday. An approval would make the ban effective immediately, affecting the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade on March 9.

A previously-scheduled hearing regarding the matter was set for February, but was later on postponed due to further discussion officials said needed to be had regarding the issue.

According to Newsday, the use of Silly String during celebrations has already been prohibited in other states such as Connecticut, Louisiana, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Texas. All prohibitions were made due to littering issues. Silly String, a brightly-colored liquid that turns solid in midair after it is sprayed from an aerosol can, has been also used in military conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan, with American and British soldiers using the contents to detect any trip wires or any other explosive devices.