| 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) Click Here To Read Fireworks Safety Tips |