The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety
and welfare of persons and property in Jersey Shore Borough by regulating
the use of fireworks. It is specifically prohibited to use display
fireworks (hereinafter defined) without first obtaining a permit through
Jersey Shore Borough.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Any combustible or explosive composite or any substance or
combination of substances, intending to produce visible and/or audible
effects by combustion and which is suitable for use by the public
that complies with the construction, performance, composition and
labeling requirements promulgated by the Consumer Products Safety
Commission in 16 CFR, as amended, or any successor regulation and
which complies with the provisions for "consumer fireworks" as defined
by the American Pyrotechnics Association Standard 87-1, as amended
or any successor standard. The term does not include devices such
as "ground handheld sparkling devices," "novelties" and "toy caps."
DISPLAY
The ignition of fireworks as defined herein.
FIREWORKS
Both consumer and display fireworks as defined herein.
In the event of any violation of this chapter or conditions
or terms of the permit, or in the event of an unsafe condition before
or during the fireworks display, all appropriate law enforcement of
Borough representatives are authorized to stop said display in the
interest of public health, safety and welfare.
Any person, individual, partnership, association, organization,
corporation or entity violating the ordinance shall, upon conviction,
pay a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 90
days, or both.