[Added 7-22-2013]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Those types of fireworks included in the definition set forth
in 8 M.R.S.A. § 221-A.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
No person shall display, fire or cause to be exploded any type of consumer fireworks within the City of Westbrook without a permit issued by the Fire & Rescue Department. This requirement shall not apply to any person with a fireworks display permit issued by the State of Maine under the provisions of 8 M.R.S.A. § 227-A. Permits issued under this section are not transferable. The fee for such permits shall be as established in Chapter A400, Master Fee Schedule, of this Code. No permit shall be issued on any day with a Fire Danger Class of 3, 4, or 5.
A.
A person may not use consumer fireworks in the City, except that
the use of consumer fireworks shall be permitted on the following
days and during the following times:
(1)
July 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m. on July
5.
(2)
July 5, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m. on July
6, if July 5 falls on a weekend; if July 5 falls on a weekday, beginning
at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m.
(3)
December 31, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m.
on January 1.
B.
A person may use consumer fireworks only on that person's property
or on the property of a person who has consented, in writing, to the
use of consumer fireworks on that property. No person shall use consumer
fireworks in any public street or park.
C.
No person shall display, fire or cause to be exploded any type of
consumer fireworks within 20 feet of any building.
D.
No person under 21 years of age shall use or possess consumer fireworks.
Any person who uses consumer fireworks within the City in violation of this article shall be subject to a civil enforcement action and a fine as established by Chapter A401, Master Fine Schedule, of this Code. The City may seize consumer fireworks that the City has probable cause to believe are used in violation of this article and shall forfeit seized consumer fireworks to the state for disposal.
