In this article, the following terms shall have the meanings associated therewith:
Any device that can be used to produce or is intended to produce a striking display such as light, noise, or smoke, or a combination of those, by the combustion of explosive or flammable composition.
(Ordinance 22-O-04.06-03, sec. 5.03.001, adopted 4/6/2022)
Fireworks located within the city limits are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(Ordinance 22-O-04.06-03, sec. 5.03.002, adopted 4/6/2022)
(a)
No person may sell, offer for sale, give away, use, receive, or manufacture any fireworks within the city limits.
(b)
It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) of this section that the explosives or fireworks were authorized by special written permit pursuant to section 6.03.006, or being transported upon or along a state or federal highway in a motor vehicle which meets the department of transportation requirements for transporting of fireworks and was equipped with at least one (1) ten-pound fire extinguisher for extinguishing type B fires.
(Ordinance 22-O-04.06-03, sec. 5.03.003, adopted 4/6/2022)
A person commits an offense, without regard to his mental state, if he encourages or in any way aids a person under eighteen (18) years of age in possessing or discharging fireworks within the city limits.
(Ordinance 22-O-04.06-03, sec. 5.03.004, adopted 4/6/2022)
Any person violating any portion or provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction therefor, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each day a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ordinance 22-O-04.06-03, sec. 5.03.005, adopted 4/6/2022)
(a)
Williamson County ESD No. 4 may issue a special written permit for a fireworks/explosives display within the city limits.
(b)
The special written permit shall set forth the conditions under which the fireworks display may be conducted.
(c)
A person commits an offense, without regard to his mental state, if he receives a special written permit and fails to comply with the conditions set forth in the permit.
(Ordinance 22-O-04.06-03, sec. 5.03.006, adopted 4/6/2022)
