(a)
It
shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, assemble, store,
transport, receive, keep, sell, offer or have in his possession with
intent to sell, deliver to any person or place, use, discharge, cause
to be discharged, ignite, detonate, fire or otherwise set in action
or have in his possession or on his person or under his control any
fireworks of any description except as herein provided. The fire official
shall have power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the
granting [of a permit] by a jurisdiction to fair associations, amusement
parks, or other organizations or for the use of fireworks by artisans
in pursuit of their trade. Every such use or display shall be handled
by a competent operator approved by the fire official and shall be
of such character and so located, discharged or fired so as not to
be hazardous to property or to endanger any person.
(b)
Application
for permits shall be made in writing at least ten (10) days in advance
of the date of display. After such privilege shall be granted, sale,
possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall
be lawful for that purpose only. No permit granted hereunder shall
be transferable.
(1990 Code, sec. 9-51(a), (b))
The presence of any fireworks within the city limits shall constitute
a violation of this article and is hereby declared to be a common
and public nuisance and detrimental to the public health, safety and
general welfare. The fire official is directed and required to seize
and cause to be safely destroyed any fireworks found within the city
limits in violation of this article. Any member of the fire department
of the city or any police officer is empowered to seize any fireworks
found within the city in violation of this article and cause them
to be safely destroyed.
(1990 Code, sec. 9-51(c))
