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Sec. 26-71. 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.
Sec. 26-72. Penalty for violation of article.
Any violator of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction
the violator will be punished by a fine of no more than $100.00,
plus court costs.
(Ord. No. 40, § 3, 6-16-1986)
Sec. 26-73. 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 or sale of fireworks
within the city.
Except as authorized by law or as excepted in section 26-74,
it shall be unlawful
for any person to discharge or to sell any fireworks within
the city.
(Ord. No. 40, § 1, 6-16-1986)
Sec. 26-74. Discharge permitted.
Excepted 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 chiefs of the police and fire departments
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 4,
December 31 and January 1 of each year; provided, that any fireworks
discharged
under this exception shall not be discharged by any person in
or around any group
of 25 or more people. (Ord. No. 40, § 4, 6-16-1986)
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