[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Rumford 6-9-2015 (Ch. 21-E of the 1952 Code).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to prohibit the use and sale
of consumer fireworks and all other fireworks prohibited by state
law, in order to ensure the safety of residents, property owners and
the general public in the Town of Rumford.
This chapter shall be known as the "Consumer Fireworks Prohibition
Ordinance." It is adopted pursuant to the enabling provisions of the
Maine Constitution, the provisions of 30-A M.R.S. § 3001,
and the provisions of P.L. 2011, c. 419, § 5 (effective
January 1, 2012), codified at 8 M.R.S. § 223-A.
The following definitions shall apply in this chapter:
Has the same meaning as in 27 Code of Federal Regulations,
Section 555.11 or subsequent provision, but includes only products
that are tested and certified by a third-party testing laboratory
as conforming with United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
standards, in accordance with 15 United States Code, Chapter 47. "Consumer
fireworks" does not include the following products:
Missile-type rockets, as defined by the State Fire Marshal by
rule;
Helicopters and aerial spinners, as defined by the State Fire
Marshal by rule; and
Sky rockets and bottle rockets. For the purpose of this subsection,
"sky rockets and bottle rockets" means cylindrical tubes containing
not more than 20 grams of chemical composition, as defined by the
State Fire Marshal by rule, with a wooden stick attached for guidance
and stability that rise into the air upon ignition and that may produce
a burst of color or sound at or near the height of flight.
An entertainment feature where the public or a private group
is admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of fireworks,
flame effects or special effects.
[Amended 6-8-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-02]
A.
No person shall use, sell, or offer for sale consumer fireworks,
and all other fireworks prohibited by state law, in the Town of Rumford.
B.
This section does not apply to a person issued a fireworks display
permit by the State of Maine pursuant to 8 M.R.S. § 227-A.
[Amended 6-8-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-02]
A.
Any person who uses consumer fireworks in the Town of Rumford shall
be punished by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $400,
plus the costs of the Town for prosecuting violations. For second
and subsequent offenses, a fine of not less than $300 and not more
than $600 per violation, plus the costs of the Town for prosecuting
violations, shall be imposed.
B.
Any person who offers for sale consumer fireworks in the Town of
Rumford shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500, plus the
costs of the Town for prosecuting violations. For second and subsequent
offenses, a fine of not less than $1,000 per violation, plus the costs
of the Town for prosecuting violations, shall be imposed.
C.
Seizure and disposal of fireworks. The Town may seize consumer fireworks
that the Town has probable cause to believe are being used, sold or
offered for sale in violation of this chapter and shall forfeit such
seized consumer fireworks to the state for disposal.
