[R.O. 2003 § 210.700; CC 1997 § 66.010]
A. 
As used in this Article, unless clearly indicated otherwise, the following terms mean:
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
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.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Explosive devices designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration or detonation. This term includes devices containing more than two (2) grains [one hundred thirty (130) mg] of explosive composition intended for public display. These devices are classified as fireworks, UN0333 or UN0334 or UN0335, within 49 CFR Part 172.
FIREWORKS
Any composition or device for producing a visible, audible, or both visible and audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation and that meets the definition of consumer, proximate, or display fireworks as set forth by 49 CFR Part 171 to end, United States Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.
PROXIMATE FIREWORKS
A chemical mixture used in the entertainment industry to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, as classified within 49 CFR Part 172 as UN0431 or UN0432.
B. 
Nothing in this Article is construed as applying 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. 2003 § 210.710; CC 1997 § 66.020]
No person, corporation or other entity shall possess for the purpose of sale, offering for sale, trading, giving away or otherwise making available to any other person fireworks, as above defined, within the corporate limits of the City of Gallatin.
[R.O. 2003 § 210.720; CC 1997 § 66.030; Ord. No. 914-98 § 66.030, 6-22-1998]
A. 
No person, corporation or other entity shall possess for the purpose of sale, offering for sale, trading, giving away or otherwise making available to any other person fireworks, as above defined, within the corporate limits of the City of Gallatin.
B. 
No person, corporation or other entity shall ignite, discharge or set off fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Gallatin except during the period commencing at 8:00 A.M. on July 4 and ending at 12:00 Midnight on July 4 of each year.
C. 
No fireworks shall be discharged within two hundred (200) feet of any church, hospital, nursing home or school building.
D. 
No fireworks shall be stored, kept or discharged within two hundred (200) 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.
E. 
No person shall ignite or discharge any fireworks within or throw the same from a motor vehicle while within, nor shall any person place or throw any ignited article of fireworks into or at such a motor vehicle, or at or near any person or group of people.
[R.O. 2003 § 210.730; CC 1997 § 66.040]
The Board of Aldermen may, upon application, permit the discharge of fireworks at other times for exhibition purposes at fairs and celebrations, providing the Board finds the individuals in charge of the exhibition are experienced in handling fireworks and that the public attending the exhibition will be kept at a safe distance from the exhibition. Fireworks held in storage for said exhibition shall be kept in a closed box until removal for discharge.
[R.O. 2003 § 210.740; CC 1997 § 66.050]
Violation of this Article shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) and the court costs or by imprisonment of up to ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.