Sections:
7.44.01 Definitions
7.44.02 Penalty
7.44.03 Discharge, sale restricted
7.44.04 Discharge permitted
7.44.01 Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Fireworks means any device for producing a striking display of light, noise or smoke by the combustion of explosive or flammable compositions, including but not limited to firecrackers, torpedoes, Roman candles, bottle rockets, sparklers and similar devices.
(Ord. No. 2010-1, Sec. 1.)
7.44.02 Penalty. Any violator of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, the violator will be punished by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) plus court costs. (Ord. No. 2010-1, Sec. 2.)
7.44.03 Discharge, sale restricted. Pursuant to the authority of its police powers for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, the city prohibits the discharge and/or sale of fireworks within the city. Except as authorized by law, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or to sell any fireworks within the city. (Ord. No. 2010-1, Sec. 3.)
7.44.04 Discharge permitted. Except from the provisions of this article is the discharge of any fireworks at a public fireworks show or event open to the general public, which show or event was approved in writing by the Chief of the Fire Department and the Chief of the Police Department prior to the show or event. Also excepted from the provisions of this article is the discharge of any fireworks between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. on July 4th of each year provided that any fireworks discharges under this exception shall not be discharged by any person in or around any group of twenty (20) of more people or when a burn ban is in effect. (Ord. No. 2010-1, Sec. 4.)
