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 precatory.
BOTTLE ROCKET
A type of firework that is attached to a stick and is designed
to ascend into the air with:
a.
A casing size of less than three-eighths inch for the outside
diameter and less than two and one-half (2 1/2) inches in length;
and
b.
An overall length, including stick, of less than twelve (12)
inches.
CITY
The City of Northmoor, 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 term of licenses for seasonal retailers shall constitute
the following two (2) time periods: the first period beginning on
the 20th day of June at 12:01 A.M. and expiring on the fifth day of
July at 12:00 Midnight of the same year and the second period beginning
on the 20th day of December at 12:01 A.M. and expiring on the 31st
day of December at 12:00 Midnight of the same year, which shall be
the only two (2) periods of time that seasonal retailers may be permitted
to sell fireworks. The seasonal retailer is allowed to remain open
from 12:01 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight on July 3rd, 4th and 5th of the
same year.
[Ord. No. 2023-009, 7-13-2023]
JOBBER
Any person engaged in the business of making sales of fireworks
at wholesale or retail within the State of Missouri to non-license
buyers for use and distribution outside the State of Missouri during
a calendar year from the first day of January through the 31st day
of December.
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.