It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm, partnership,
corporation, or association to manufacture, assemble, sell, use, discharge,
cause to be discharged, ignite, detonate, fire or otherwise put in
action any fireworks of any description within the jurisdiction of
the city.
(Ordinance adopting 2024 Code)
The use or discharge of any fireworks within the city limits
is declared to be a common and public nuisance and such use or discharge
is a violation of this article.
(Ordinance adopting 2024 Code)
(a)
The
city peace officer is authorized to:
(1)
Seize, inventory, and after a conviction in a court is rendered,
cause to be safely destroyed any fireworks found in violation of this
article. It shall not be necessary to obtain injunctive relief as
a prerequisite to seizure and destruction of illegal fireworks.
(2)
Close any building where illegally stored fireworks are located until
the fire marshal has been provided with an opportunity to seize and
destroy the fireworks in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(b)
Notwithstanding
any penal provision of this article, the city attorney is authorized
to file suit on behalf of the city to prevent unlawful storage, transportation,
sale, or use of fireworks within the jurisdiction of the city, and
to aid the fire marshal in the discharge of his duties, or prevent
a person from interfering with the seizure and destruction of illegal
fireworks in accordance with this article.
(Ordinance adopting 2024 Code)
This article shall not apply to public displays of fireworks
when conducted in accordance with state law in areas within the jurisdiction
of the city. A firewatch standby permit must be obtained for a public
display of fireworks.
(Ordinance adopting 2024 Code)
