The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following
respective meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
PERSON
Includes persons, firms, partnerships, associations and corporations,
and shall be masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context may require.
PORTABLE LIQUID FUEL-BURNING SPACE HEATER
Includes any heater, stove or appliance designed for the heating
of space in structures, using or designed for using kerosene, liquid fuel
or other flammable liquids, which space heater is not connected to a flue
or chimney and which is capable of being moved while in operation.
Except when in use during periods of power failure or other emergency,
all portable liquid fuel-burning space heaters shall be stored in a basement
or out building, and all kerosene, liquid fuel or flammable liquid shall be
removed from said heaters.
[Amended 5-31-1978 by Ord.
No. 1978-9; 6-30-1998 by Ord.
No. 1998-8]
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction,
be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 90 days or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days,
or any combination thereof.