[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Corinth as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 8-17-2016 by L.L. No. 3-2016[1]]
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Editor's Note: This article was originally designated as Ch.
189, but was redesignated to maintain the alphabetical sequence of
the Code.
It is understood that the use of fireworks and sparkling devices
may pose a danger to individuals attending events or recreating on
Village-owned properties. By resolution in 2015, the County of Saratoga
enacted a law allowing for the sale and use of sparkling devices by
individuals without the necessity of a license or permit. The primary
purpose of this law is to protect the health, safety and well-being
of the persons and property of the Village by prohibiting the sale
and use of sparkling devices on Village property.
Pursuant to the New York State Constitution and the General
Municipal Law, the Village of Corinth may adopt and amend laws pertaining
to the protection, conduct, safety, health and well-being of the persons
and property of the Village.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Ground-based or hand-held devices that produce a shower of
white, gold, or colored sparks as their primary pyrotechnic effect.
Additional effects may include a colored flame, an audible crackling
effect, an audible whistle effect, and smoke. These devices do not
rise into the air, do not fire inserts or projectiles into the air,
and do not explode or produce a report (an audible crackling-type
effect is not considered to be a report). Ground-based or hand-held
devices that produce a cloud of smoke as their sole pyrotechnic effect
are also included in this category.
All parks, playgrounds and recreation areas owned, leased,
used, operated or maintained by the Village of Corinth, including,
but not limited to, Pagenstetcher Park, Corinth Reservoir Recreation
Area, and the Village Beach.
The use of sparkling devices shall be prohibited in all Village-owned
parks, playgrounds and recreation areas.
"Use of Sparkling Devices Prohibited" signs shall be clearly,
sufficiently and conspicuously posted at each entrance to all Village-owned
parks, playgrounds and recreation areas.
Enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the
law enforcement officers of Saratoga County, the State of New York,
and/or the Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of Corinth.
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Any person found to have violated this law may be ejected from Village
property.
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Any person who shall violate any provision of the law shall be guilty
of a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 or imprisonment
of not more than 15 days, or both; provided, however, that for the
purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers
generally, such violation shall be deemed a misdemeanor and for such
purpose only all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall
apply to such violation.
If, for any reason, any word, clause, paragraph or section of
this law shall be held to make the same unconstitutional, this law
shall not be hereby invalidated and the remainder of this law shall
continue in effect.
This law shall become effective upon filing in the office of
the New York Secretary of State.
