[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Markesan
as Ch. 9, Sec. 9.05, of the 1991 Municipal Code. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
The definition of "fireworks" stated in § 167.10(1),
Wis. Stats., is hereby adopted by reference.
Except as provided in § 167.10(2) and (4), Wis. Stats.,
no person shall sell, or possess with the intent to sell, fireworks.
Except as provided in § 167.10(3), Wis. Stats, no person shall possess or use fireworks without a user's permit issued pursuant to § 182-4 below.
As provided in § 167.10(3), Wis. Stats., fireworks
user's permits may be issued by the Mayor, or other City official
designated by the Mayor. The official issuing the permit shall require
a certificate of liability insurance, or similar proof of coverage,
in an amount he deems necessary. A copy of the permit and proof of
insurance shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer and copies of the
permit shall be given to the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police at
least two days before the authorized use.
No person may use fireworks or devices listed in § 167.10(1)(e)
to (g) and (i) to (n), Wis. Stats., including, but not limited to,
caps, toy snakes, model rocket engines, sparklers or cone fountains
at a fireworks display for which a permit has been issued if the display
is open to the general public.
[Added 4-14-2015 by Ord.
No. 233]
Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall forfeit
not more than $1,000.
