Combustible or explosive compositions, or combustible or
explosive devices, designed to produce visible or audible effects
for amusement purposes.
(Ordinance 661, sec. 1, adopted 10/12/04)
No person may manufacture, sell or give away fireworks, or store,
transport, possess or use fireworks within the city limits.
(Ordinance 661, sec. 2, adopted 10/12/04)
Any person violating any of the terms or provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined as provided in section 5.03.003 of this chapter.
(Ordinance 661, sec. 3, adopted 10/12/04)
Nothing in this article shall be construed to apply to the sale,
storage or use of railroad track torpedoes, or other signaling devices
used by railroads, or to the sale, storage or use of flashlight composition
by photographers or dealers in photographic supplies, or to prevent
any public or private demonstration or display of fireworks of any
kind if conducted under proper police supervision after application
has been made and permit issued by the chief of the fire department
for such demonstration. Said permit shall not be granted unless such
demonstration or display shall be of such a character, and so located,
discharged or fired, as in the opinion of the chief of the fire department,
after proper inspection, shall not be hazardous to property or endanger
any person.
(1978 Code, sec. 12-5)
