[R.O. 2001 § 655.010; CC 1990 § 660.010; Ord. No. 96.030 §§ 1 – 2, 5-28-1996]
A. 
The term "consumer fireworks" means and includes explosive devices designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion and includes aerial devices and ground devices, all of which are classified as fireworks, UNO336, within 49 CFR Part 172.
B. 
Nothing in this Section shall apply to the manufacture, storage, sale or use of signals necessary for the safe operation of railroads or other classes of public or private transportation, nor applying to the military or navy forces of the United States or of this State, or to Peace Officers, nor as prohibiting the sale or use of blank cartridges for ceremonial, or theatrical, or athletic events or agricultural purposes.
[R.O. 2001 § 655.020; CC 1990 § 660.020; Ord. No. 96.030 §§ 1 – 2, 5-28-1996; Ord. No. 97.033 § 1, 6-26-1997]
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Desloge may, upon a majority vote, issue a temporary business license to applicants for the sale of fireworks at specified times of the year and locations for the sale of fireworks to the public. The fee for this temporary license shall be as set forth in Section 605.120.
[R.O. 2001 § 655.030; CC 1990 § 660.030; Ord. No. 96.030 §§ 1 – 2, 5-28-1996]
A. 
The Board of Aldermen shall not allow anyone to sell fireworks other than June 20 through 5:00 P.M. on July 6.
B. 
No fireworks, which are defined in Section 655.010, may be sold within the City limits. Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit jobbers, wholesalers, or manufacturers from storing, selling, shipping, or otherwise transporting, fireworks to dealers outside the City of Desloge.
C. 
Fireworks shall be kept, sold and distributed by licensees only in accordance with State regulations as prescribed in Section 320.106 et seq., RSMo., which regulations are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between any provision of this Chapter and State regulations, the State regulations shall prevail.
[R.O. 2001 § 655.040; CC 1990 § 660.040; Ord. No. 96.030 §§ 1 – 2, 5-28-1996]
Fireworks shall not be stored, kept, sold or discharged within three hundred (300) feet of any gasoline pump, gasoline filling station, gasoline bulk station, or any building in which gasoline or volatile liquids are sold in quantities in excess of one (1) gallon, except in stores where cleaners, paints, and oils are handled in sealed containers only.
[R.O. 2001 § 655.050; CC 1990 § 660.050; Ord. No. 96.030 §§ 1 – 2, 5-28-1996]
The penalty for the violation of this Chapter shall be as set forth in Chapter 100, Article III, of this Code.