Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the
following words and their derivations shall have the meanings given
herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the
present tense include the future, words used in the plural number
include the singular number, and words used in the singular number
include the plural number. The word "shall" is always
mandatory and not merely precatory.
CITY
The City of Dearborn, Missouri.
DISTRIBUTOR
Any person engaged in the business of selling fireworks to
wholesalers, jobbers, seasonal retailers, other persons or governmental
bodies that possess the necessary permits as specified in Sections
320.106 to 320.161, RSMo., including any person that imports any fireworks
of any kind in any manner into the State of Missouri.
FIREWORKS
Explosive devices designed primarily to produce visible or
audible effects by combustion, including aerial devices and ground
devices, all of which are classified as fireworks, UN0336, 1.4G by
regulation of the United States Department of Transportation, as amended
from time to time, and which were formerly classified as Class C common
fireworks by regulation of the United States Department of Transportation.
FIREWORKS SEASON
The period beginning on the twentieth (20th) day of June
and continuing through the fourth (4th) day of July of the same year,
which shall be the only period of time that seasonal retailers may
be permitted to sell fireworks.
JOBBER
Any person engaged in the business of making sales of fireworks
at wholesale or retail within the State of Missouri to non-licensed
buyers for use and distribution outside the State of Missouri.
MANUFACTURER
Any person engaged in the making, manufacture, assembly or
construction of fireworks of any kind within the State of Missouri.
PERSON
Any person, partnership, firm, association or corporation.
SEASONAL RETAILER
Any person within the State of Missouri engaged in the business
of making sales of fireworks in Missouri during a fireworks season
as defined in this Section.
SELL or SALE
The act of selling, attempting to sell and offering for sale
and shall include exchange, barter and giving away for no consideration.
STAND
Any non-permanent structure or tent which is used solely
for the purpose of selling fireworks.
WHOLESALER
Any person engaged in the business of making sales of fireworks
to any other person engaged in the business of making sales of fireworks
at retail within the State of Missouri.