As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
The term "consumer fireworks" shall mean and include combustible
or explosive composition or any substances intended 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 (relating to commercial practices) or any successor regulation and which
complies with the provisions for "consumer fireworks" as defined in the American
Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard (87-1), or any successor standard.
The term does not include such devices as "ground and handheld sparkling devices,"
"novelties" and "toy caps" in APA Standard 87-1, the sale, possession and
use of which shall be permitted at all times throughout this Borough.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
The term "display fireworks" shall be defined as provided in 27 CFR
Section 555.11 (relating to meaning of terms).
MUNICIPALITY
As used herein, refers to any borough, county and/or related authority.
PERSON
As used herein, refers to any natural person, any partnership, any
corporation and/or association.
The display of consumer and/or display fireworks shall be only at the
location provided for in the approved permit.
The permit granted hereunder shall not be transferable.
The person wishing to conduct the display shall comply with all federal
and state laws.
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter, upon
being convicted before a District Justice, shall pay a fine not exceeding
$600 and any costs incurred by the Borough of Moosic and, in default of payment
of the fines and costs, shall be subject to imprisonment in the Borough jail
for a period not exceeding 30 days. Each day of the violation shall be considered
a separate violation and offense.