[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Rome as Sec. 9.02(7) of the prior Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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:
A. 
Fuel or a lubricant.
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 1/4 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.
G. 
A model rocket engine.
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.
J. 
A device designed to spray out paper confetti or streamers and which contains less than 1/4 grain of explosive mixture.
K. 
A fuseless device that is designed to produce audible or visible effects, that contains less than 1/4 grain of explosive mixture.
L. 
A device is designed primarily to burn pyrotechnic smoke producing mixtures, at a controlled rate, and that produces audible or 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 is classified by the Federal Department of Transportation as a Division 1.4 explosive, as defined in 49 CFR 173.50; provided however, items that explode and/or leave the ground shall be considered fireworks.
PERSON
Includes a corporation, firm partnership, association, organization and any other group acting as a unit as well as individuals, including a personal representative, receiver or other representative appointed according to law. Whenever the term "person" is used in any section of this chapter prescribing a penalty or fine, as to partnerships or associations, the work shall include the partners or members thereof, and as to corporations, shall include the officers, agents or members thereof who are responsible for any violation of such section.
TOWN
The Town of Rome, Adams County, Wisconsin, or any duly appointed designate thereof, including, but not limited to, the Town Board and Town committees.
TOWN BOARD or BOARD
The present governing body of the Town or any successors to the legislative power of said body, or any duly appointed designate thereof.
VEHICLE
A motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or mobile home, whether or not such vehicle is registered under Wisconsin Law.
A parent, foster 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.
Except as provided in § 167.10(5)(e) Wis. Stats., no person shall possess, use, ignite, sell or give away within the Town of Rome any fireworks except for specific fireworks displays for which the Rome Fire Chief or his designee has issued a permit.
No person may use fireworks or a device listed in Subsections E through G and K through N of the definition of "fireworks" in § 196-1 above while attending a fireworks display for which a permit has been issued pursuant to § 196-5 below.
The Fire Chief or his designee is authorized to issue permits for fireworks displays. Permits may only be issued to the entities specified in § 167.10(3)(c)1–7, Wis. Stats.
A. 
Issuance. The Fire Chief or his designee is authorized to issue permits for fireworks displays. Permits may only be issued to the persons and entities enumerated in § 167.10(3)(c)1–7, Wis. Stats.
B. 
Qualifications. A permit shall only be issued to a person who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a certificate of competency to display fireworks. The permit holder must be present during setup, display, and take-down. Permits will only be issued after all appropriate documentation has been approved.
C. 
Insurance requirement. A permit shall not be issued unless the applicant provides written proof of liability insurance coverage from an insurer licensed in Wisconsin in an amount not less than $1,000,000. The Town shall be a named insured on such coverage.
D. 
Permit holder will be responsible for crowd control.
E. 
Permit holder will be responsible for complying with current National Fire Protection Standards #1123, #1125 and #1126.