[Amended 3-13-2019 by Ord. No. 1]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIREWORKS
Anything manufactured, processed or packaged for exploding,
emitting sparks or combustion which does not have another common use,
but does not include any of the following:
B.
A firearm cartridge or shotgun shell.
C.
A flare used or possessed or sold for use as a signal in an
emergency or in the operation of a railway, aircraft, watercraft or
motor vehicle.
D.
A match, cigarette lighter, stove, furnace, candle, lantern
or space heater.
E.
A cap containing not more than one-quarter grain of explosive
mixture, if the cap is used or possessed or sold for use in a device
which prevents direct bodily contact with a cap when it is in place
for explosion.
F.
A toy snake which contains no mercury.
H.
Tobacco and a tobacco product.
I.
A sparkler on a wire or wood stick not exceeding 36 inches in
length that is designed to produce audible or visible effects or to
produce audible and visible effects.
J.
A device designed to spray out paper confetti or streamers and
which contains less than one-quarter grain of explosive mixture.
K.
A fuseless device that is designed to produce audible or visible
effects or audible and visible effects, and that contains less than
one-quarter grain of explosive mixture.
L.
A device that is designed primarily to burn pyrotechnic smoke-producing
mixtures, at a controlled rate, and that produces audible or visible
effects, or audible and visible effects.
M.
A cylindrical fountain that consists of one or more tubes and
that is classified by the federal department of transportation as
a Division 1.4 explosive, as defined in 49 CFR 173.50.
N.
A cone fountain that is classified by the federal department
of transportation as a Division 1.4 explosive, as defined in 49 CFR
173.50.
O.
A novelty device that spins or moves on the ground.
A parent or legal guardian of a minor who consents to the use
of fireworks by the minor is liable for damages caused by the minor's
use of the fireworks.
[Added 3-13-2019 by Ord.
No. 1]
A person violating this chapter shall forfeit not more than
$1,000.