Except as otherwise provided in this article, no person shall possess, sell, use, display or explode any rocket, firecracker, Roman candle, squib, torpedo, torpedo cane, fire balloon, wire core sparkler, wooden core sparkler, black cartridge or other combustible device or explosive substance or any kind of fireworks, by whatsoever name known, within the city. These items, as well as any "safe and sane fireworks" possessed, sold, used, or displayed outside of the authorized time period identified in RCMC § 4.54.320, are prohibited. For the purposes of this article, "fireworks" has the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code Section 12511.
A. 
A violation of this section is subject to an administrative fine as follows:
1. 
$1,000 per violation; each single illegal firework shall be considered a separate violation.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 5-2024 § 3; Ord. 4-2026, 3/2/2026)
A. 
The term "host" in this section shall mean the person who:
1. 
Is in charge of private property, including but not limited to an owner, tenant, landlord, or property manager of the property; or
2. 
Organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, controls, or is otherwise in charge of the activity on the property.
B. 
The term "strictly liable" in this section shall mean liability for a wrongful act regardless of a person's intent, knowledge, negligence, or lack thereof in committing the wrongful act.
C. 
Any host shall be strictly liable for any unlawful ignition, explosion, discharge, use, or display of any fireworks in violation of this section on their property or at their gathering, except that no person who has the right to use, possess, or occupy a unit in a multifamily residential property under a lease, rental agreement, or contract shall be liable for a violation of this section occurring in the common area of the property or in an adjacent public right-of-way in an unauthorized or dangerous manner, unless the person hosts, organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, or accepts responsibility for a gathering at which the violation occurs.
D. 
Any person having the care, custody, or control of a minor shall be strictly liable for any unlawful ignition, explosion, discharge, use, or display of fireworks by the minor in violation of this section.
E. 
Except as provided in subsection (F) of this section, no host shall permit or allow another person on private property or at a gathering on public property where the host knows or reasonably should know that the person is engaged in a violation of this section.
F. 
The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
1. 
Conduct involving display, use, or discharge of fireworks as permitted under federal or state law;
2. 
A host who initiates contact with law enforcement or fire officials to assist in removing any person from the property or terminating the activity in order to comply with this section, if the request for assistance is made before any other person contacts law enforcement or fire officials to complain about the violation of this section;
3. 
No host shall aid or abet another person's violation of a provision of this section in a public right-of-way adjacent to the host's private property. A host aids and abets another person's violation of a provision of this section if he or she knows of the other person's unlawful purpose and the host specifically intends to, and does, in fact, aid, facilitate, promote, encourage, or instigate the other person's commission of that violation.
G. 
A violation of this section shall be charged as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both. In addition to any other remedy allowed by law, any host who violates this section is subject to all remedies available pursuant to RCMC § 1.01.190. Violations of this section are declared to be a public nuisance. Any host who violates this section is liable for all the response costs relating to the violation. Any fines pursuant to this section, if delinquent, may be recoverable by property lien or special assessment pursuant to RCMC § 1.01.200.
A violation of this section is subject to an administrative fine as follows:
1. 
$1,000 per violation; each single illegal firework shall be considered a separate violation.
2. 
$10,000 for each violation which occurs on school property.
H. 
Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of Chapter 16.18, Article XIV RCMC shall also apply to this section.
(Ord. 13-2021 § 4; Ord. 5-2024 § 3; Ord. 4-2026, 3/2/2026)
Public displays of fireworks may be given with a written permit issued by the fire chief so long as such display takes place under the supervision and direction of a state of California licensed operator. For purposes of this article, "fire chief" shall mean the fire chief of the Sacramento metropolitan fire district, or his or her designee.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1)
A. 
"Safe and sane fireworks"
has the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code Section 12529.
B. 
It shall not be unlawful to possess, use, display or discharge within the city those fireworks as are defined and classified as "safe and sane fireworks" in Part 2 (commencing with Section 12500) of Division 11 of the California Health and Safety Code during that time period beginning at 12:00 noon on June 28th and ending at 10.00 p.m. on July 4th of the same year. However, during this time period, use, display or discharge of "safe and sane fireworks" is prohibited from the hours of 10:00 p.m. through 9:00 a.m.
C. 
It shall not be unlawful to sell "safe and sane fireworks" within the city during the time period beginning at 12:00 noon on June 28th and ending at 9:00 p.m. on July 4th of the same year.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 5-2024 § 3)
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell safe and sane fireworks within the city without a valid city business license authorizing such sales.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1)
The wholesale storage of fireworks shall be unlawful in the city without valid permits for such storage from the fire district and the city's building department. Any such storage is limited to the period from June 1st through July 14th of each year.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 5-2024 § 3)
A. 
No city business license authorizing the sale of "safe and sane fireworks" shall be issued to any person, firm, corporation, organization or group other than:
1. 
A nonprofit organization or group organized primarily for civic betterment and/or charitable purposes having status as a Section 501(c) organization under the Internal Revenue Code and as a Section 23701(d) organization under the Revenue and Taxation Code of the state of California; provided, that the organization or group satisfies the following criteria:
a. 
It has its principal and permanent meeting place in the city of Rancho Cordova. Principal and permanent meeting place shall include, but not be limited to, a permanent structure, playing field, geographic area, or service population which resides in or is located within the city of Rancho Cordova.
b. 
It has been organized and established in the city of Rancho Cordova for a continuous period of at least one year immediately preceding the application for a permit; and
c. 
It has a bona fide membership of at least 20 members.
The city reserves the right to require the applicant to submit a roster based on complaints or allegations of noncompliance with city policy; or
2. 
An organization affiliated with and officially recognized by an elementary, junior high and/or high school and/or school district and/or school district that services in whole or in part the residents of Rancho Cordova or a religious nonprofit elementary, junior high and/or high school located.
3. 
No organization shall submit more than two applications for licenses to sell fireworks within the city. Submittal of more than two such applications shall be grounds for denial of all applications.
B. 
City business licenses authorizing the sale of "safe and sane fireworks" shall not be transferable to another organization.
C. 
Transfer of temporary stands from the location for which the license was initially issued may be made; provided, that the application is made to the city's director of finance ("finance director") on or before June 1st; and provided further, that any such location change has been approved in writing by the fire chief, the chief of police, and the city's chief building official, and otherwise complies with all provisions of this article regulating the location of temporary fireworks stands.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 5-2024 § 3; Ord. 4-2026, 3/2/2026)
A. 
All applications for a city business license to sell fireworks shall be in writing to the finance director on forms supplied by the city. Applications shall be received and filed with the finance director no earlier than March 1st, nor later than the first Monday in May of each year. Applications shall:
1. 
Specify the proposed location of the fireworks stand, and be accompanied by a copy of a plot plan showing the location of the fireworks stand in relation to the public right-of-way, curb cuts and/or driveways and identifying the nearest available fire hydrants;
2. 
Specify the name, address and telephone number of one or more responsible adults who will be in charge of and responsible for the fireworks stand during the period fireworks are sold, displayed or stored;
3. 
Be accompanied by a declaration certifying the applicant's status as a Section 501(c) organization under the Internal Revenue Code and as a Section 27301(d) organization under the Revenue and Taxation Code;
4. 
Be accompanied, in accordance with the provisions of RCMC § 4.54.375, by an accounting of the funds derived from the sale of fireworks for the previous year if the organization operated a stand(s) in the city during the previous year. The permittee shall fully expend the net proceeds derived from its operations under such license or demonstrate the dedicated purpose of the funds. This requirement shall not go into effect until July 5, 2005;
5. 
Be accompanied by a written statement of the applicant's intended use for any funds realized from the sale by such organization;
6. 
Be accompanied by the name and address of the owner of the designated location of the fireworks stand. The applicant shall supply a copy of a recorded deed evidencing its ownership of the designated location, or an executed lease, rental or license agreement evidencing that the applicant has the legal authority to locate and operate a fireworks stand at the designated location. The information required by this subsection may be submitted separately from the other information required under this section, but in no case shall the information required by this subsection be submitted to the city later than the 15th day of May of each year;
7. 
Be accompanied by such other information as may be required by the finance director;
8. 
Be accompanied by an application fee in the amount of $40.00.
B. 
The application shall be made in triplicate. The original of the application shall be retained by the finance director, one copy shall be transmitted to the fire chief, and one copy shall be sent to the city building department. The fire chief shall review the location of the proposed fireworks stand for compliance with fire safety regulations and shall have authority to disapprove the location if, in the fire chief's opinion, the location would pose a fire hazard. Notice of the application and a description of the proposed location of the stand shall be forwarded to the chief of police, who has the authority to disapprove the location if, in the chief's opinion, a traffic hazard will be created thereby. For applications received on or before the first Monday of May of each year, determinations regarding the adequacy of the proposed location shall be made no later than the 15th day of May of each year.
C. 
Applicants for a license shall be notified by the finance director of the tentative approval or denial of the application for a city business license by the first Monday in May of each calendar year. Within two weeks of the notification of the tentative approval of the city business license, the applicant shall furnish to the finance director evidence of insurance providing comprehensive general liability coverage written on an occurrence basis, including but not limited to premises/operations, personal injury, contractual liability, independent contractors, and products/completed operations, with $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage. The insurance policy shall designate the city, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds as to products, premises/operations of the named insured. The insurance policy shall further be endorsed to provide that any insurance and/or self-insurance maintained by the city of Rancho Cordova shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, insurance provided by the applicant. The city risk manager shall be the certificate holder. In the event of nonrenewal or cancellation of the insurance policy, 30 days' advance notice shall be provided to the finance director. The insurance policy shall be limited to the specific location for which the city business license is issued. The finance director shall issue the license to the applicant upon the presentation of required proof of insurance.
D. 
A copy of the city business license shall be transmitted to the fire district.
E. 
The continued validity of any city business license issued pursuant to this article shall be subject to the requirement that at least one of the responsible adults listed in the licensee's application shall attend a fireworks stand operator seminar conducted by the fireworks industry and approved by the fire district. The failure of a licensee to have such a responsible individual attend such safety seminar shall subject the city business license to revocation.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 4-2026, 3/2/2026)
A. 
The finance director shall issue the city business license to sell fireworks unless:
1. 
The finance director finds in writing that the applicant has failed to provide sufficient or adequate plans, information or other data necessary to permit a determination respecting compliance with the requirements of this article;
2. 
The finance director finds in writing that the applicant is not in compliance with any of the requirements of this article;
3. 
The finance director finds in writing that the applicant falls within the provisions of RCMC § 4.54.420(C); or
4. 
Either the fire chief, the chief of police or the city building department fails to approve the application.
B. 
Any denial of a license pursuant to this section may be appealed pursuant to the procedures set forth in RCMC § 4.54.420(B).
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1)
A. 
The licensee shall use the net proceeds derived from its operations under such license only for nonprofit, charitable purposes.
B. 
Each organization granted a permit must submit a verified financial statement to the city showing the total gross receipts, all expenses incurred and paid in connection with the purchase of fireworks and the sale thereof, and to whom and for what purpose the net proceeds were distributed. The financial statements shall be made on forms furnished by the city or photocopied directly from the organization's financial report. Statements must be filed with the finance director no earlier than the 1st day of March, nor later than the first Monday in May of the year after the year in which the permit was issued. Any organization which was granted a permit in the preceding year, and wishes to file an application for a new city business license to sell fireworks pursuant to this article, shall include the verified financial statement required by this section as part of the application. The filing of a verified financial statement is a condition precedent to the granting of any subsequent permit to any such organization.
C. 
Beginning in 2006, no organization shall receive a license for a fireworks stand if such organization received a permit for the previous year and has failed to file the report required in subsection (B) of this section or otherwise violated any provisions of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code relating to such prior year's license or to the licensee's operations thereunder.
D. 
Licensees shall not place signs on retail fireworks stands or at locations on public property except as permitted or required by the city. Signs on private property shall be as permitted by the property owner and shall comply with all applicable city sign regulations.
(Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 28-2007 § 2; Ord. 4-2026, 3/2/2026)
A. 
All organizations must obtain a fireworks retail license issued by the State Fire Marshal under Section 12574 of the Health and Safety Code of the state of California.
B. 
No person shall sell fireworks to any person under the age of 18. Proof that the fireworks stand operator/organization demanded, was shown and acted in reliance upon bona fide evidence of age and identity in any sale of fireworks forbidden by this article shall be a defense for any proceedings for suspension or revocation of its permit or any criminal proceedings for violations of this article. For purposes of this section, bona fide evidence of age and identity of purchaser is a document issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government that contains a photograph of the purchaser including, but not limited to, a valid California driver's license or identification card issued to a member of the Armed Forces.
C. 
Sale of fireworks shall begin no earlier than 12:00 noon on June 28th and shall not continue after 9:00 p.m. on July 4th of the same year. Sale of fireworks shall be permitted only from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
D. 
No person other than the licensee organization or the spouses, parents or adult children of such members shall operate the stand for which the license is issued.
E. 
No person under the age of 18 shall sell or participate in the sale of fireworks.
F. 
Merchandise shall be displayed in such a manner that it cannot be handled by patrons reaching over the selling counter or through other openings in the stand. A suitable shelf or counter may be required in order to comply with this requirement so that patrons will not be able to reach merchandise over the top of the counter.
G. 
The business license to sell fireworks issued by the city and the retail license issued by the State Fire Marshal must be prominently displayed inside the booth at all times.
H. 
No person shall be paid any consideration by the licensee or any wholesale distributor of "safe and sane fireworks" for selling or otherwise participating in the sale of fireworks at such stand; provided, however, that compensation may be paid for security personnel during nonsale hours and to the party authorizing location of the stand on its property.
I. 
At the time of purchase, each customer shall be given city-approved information on the safe use and disposal of state-approved, safe, and sane fireworks.
J. 
Fireworks stands shall be removed from the temporary locations by noon on July 18th, and all accompanying litter shall be cleared from such locations by that date and time.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 5-2024 § 3)
All retail sales of "safe and sane fireworks" shall be permitted only from within temporary fireworks stand, and the sale from any other building or structure is hereby prohibited.
Temporary stands shall be subject to the following provisions:
A. 
No fireworks stand shall be located within 25 feet of any other building or within 100 feet of any gasoline pump or distribution point.
B. 
Fireworks stands need not comply with the provisions of the building code of the city; provided, however, that stands that need any electrical installations shall apply for all necessary permits and comply with all applicable codes and shall be subject to inspection and approval by the chief building official, or his or her designee.
C. 
No stand shall have a floor area in excess of 750 square feet.
D. 
Each stand shall have at least two exits. Each stand in excess of 40 feet in length shall have at least three exits spaced approximately equidistant apart; provided, however, that in no case shall the distance between exits exceed 20 feet. Exit doors shall be not less than 24 inches wide and six feet and two inches in height and shall swing in the direction of exit travel. No supplies or other materials shall be stored in front of exit doors. All exit doors shall remain unlocked whenever the stand is occupied.
E. 
The aisle or passageway in the fireworks stand must be kept clear and unobstructed so as not to impede anyone leaving the stand in an emergency.
F. 
Each stand shall be equipped with a minimum of two two-and-one-half-gallon water-type (minimum rating 2A) fire extinguishers in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire.
G. 
Fireworks stands shall be located on property zoned SC, LC, GC, AC, TC, M-1 or M-2 or in any other zoning classification if the fire chief certifies in writing to the finance director or his or her designee that the operation of a fireworks location in such other zoning classification will not endanger the health and safety of the community or create a fire hazard to surrounding properties.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 5-2024 § 3)
A. 
Stands shall not be located closer than 600 feet apart, unless separated by a principal arterial roadway.
B. 
All weeds and combustible material shall be cleared from the location of the stand to a distance of at least 25 feet surrounding the stand.
C. 
"No Smoking"
signs shall be prominently displayed on and in the fireworks stand.
D. 
Each stand must have at least one adult watchman in attendance and in charge thereof when the stand is being used for sale, dispensing or storage of fireworks. At the close of sale each night, fireworks may be either:
1. 
Returned to the wholesaler's warehouse, or approved wholesaler's storage sites;
2. 
Stored on site with an adult watchperson on site; or
3. 
Stored in a locked, heavy metal, fully enclosed container, similar to a walk-in drop container approved by the fire department.
E. 
All unsold stock of fireworks in the hands of the retailer after 9:00 p.m. on July 4th shall be returned to the distributor or wholesaler and removed from the city within 10 days. On closing of stands, all litter shall be removed from the premises.
F. 
No fuel-powered generator or similar equipment shall be allowed within 50 feet of a fireworks stand.
G. 
No vehicles shall be parked within 25 feet of the fireworks stand unless loading or unloading fireworks.
H. 
No flammable liquids are permitted within 50 feet of the fireworks stand.
I. 
Signs shall be posted that:
1. 
Illustrate that dangerous fireworks as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 12505 are prohibited in Rancho Cordova, that violators will be cited, what the citation fines are and that this will be strictly enforced; and
2. 
List (to the public) places within Rancho Cordova where fireworks are allowed to be used, as well as places where fireworks are not allowed to be used, if any.
J. 
Handout material shall be issued with each sale that describes proper use and disposal of "safe and sane fireworks" and general safety practices to be followed when handling fireworks. Failure to issue the educational material may result in the revocation of the permit and immediate closure of the stand.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 5-2024 § 3)
A. 
The city of Rancho Cordova has determined that public education is critical to the safe use of fireworks within the city and that those fireworks suppliers and distributors who profit from the sale of fireworks in the city should be required to assist the city in educating the public about the safe use of fireworks.
B. 
Suppliers and distributors shall work with the city manager, or his or her designee, and the fire district to provide educational materials to every school within Rancho Cordova. The materials shall describe and illustrate the proper use of state-approved fireworks, the prohibition of illegal fireworks, the consequences of violating fireworks laws and regulations and general safety practices to be followed when handling fireworks. Each fireworks supplier or distributor shall meet and confer with the city manager by March 1st of each year to determine whether a public education plan shall be required.
C. 
If requested by the city manager, each fireworks supplier or distributor shall annually submit a public education plan to the city by May 20th of each year. The plan should illustrate how the public will be educated about the city's no tolerance policy for illegal fireworks and the proper use of state-approved fireworks. At the city manager's discretion, the plan may:
1. 
Include samples of all signs, messages, graphics, text, etc., that will be displayed in the city;
2. 
Graphically identify all locations throughout the city where public education messages are to be displayed and/or posted;
3. 
Include an accounting and samples of educational materials distributed to every school in Rancho Cordova. These materials shall describe and illustrate the proper use of state-approved fireworks, the prohibition of illegal fireworks, and the consequences of violating fireworks laws and regulations and general safety practices to be followed when handling state-approved fireworks. Suppliers and distributors shall request that schools hand these materials out to every child a minimum of one month prior to the end of the school year;
4. 
Establish that all retail fireworks stands will have warning signs posted that illustrate that illegal fireworks are prohibited in Rancho Cordova, that violators will be cited, what the citation fines are and that this will be strictly enforced. The signs shall also include a listing of areas within the city where no fireworks of any kind are permitted to be used, if any;
5. 
Establish that city-approved signs will be posted on public property at central entrances to the city. These signs shall illustrate the city's no tolerance position on illegal fireworks, that violators will be cited, what the citation fees are and that this will be strictly enforced. The signs shall also include a listing of all areas within the city where no fireworks of any kind are permitted to be used, if any; and/or
6. 
State that signs and messages shall be posted and displayed no earlier than June 1st, no later than June 15th and removed from said locations no later than July 7th.
(Ord. 4-2005 § 1)
A. 
The city manager, or his or her designated representatives, shall have authority to enforce this article and issue citations for violations.
B. 
All fireworks stands shall be erected in a manner approved by the fire district in order to reasonably ensure the safety of attendants and patrons. A site inspection is required after the structure has been erected. The license will be subject to revocation if there are inconsistencies, omissions or changes from the approved plot plan or fire/life safety hazards are observed.
In the event that electrical systems are installed, the city's building department shall inspect the electrical systems prior to the stocking and commencement of sales. A fireworks stand shall not be permitted to open until the electrical system has been approved by the city's building department.
C. 
Each fireworks stand shall be subject to inspection(s) by the fire district at any time during each day of sales. If, in the opinion of the fire chief (or designee), the construction or the location of a stand or the conduct of operations therein do not conform to these provisions, the fire chief (or designee) may order the stand immediately closed until such time as the stand does conform to the provisions herein.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1)
A. 
The finance director may revoke, immediately and without notice or hearing, the license of any licensee who violates the provisions of RCMC § 4.54.360(E), § 4.54.380(A), (B), (C) or (F), or 4.54.400(D). If the revocation occurs between June 22nd and July 4th, the finance director shall inform the licensee that the licensee may seek review of the finance director's decision by the city manager, or the city manager's designee, on the next business day. At the earliest opportunity on the next business day after the revocation, the finance director shall provide the city manager with written notice that a fireworks business license has been revoked, including the name of the licensee and a brief statement of the grounds for revocation. If requested by the licensee, the city manager, or the city manager's designee, shall meet with the licensee and the finance director on that day to review the finance director's decision. The decision of the city manager or his designee shall be final. If the revocation occurs before or after the specified period, the appeal procedures of subsection (B) of this section shall apply.
B. 
The finance director, or the finance director's designee, may revoke the license of any licensee who violates any provision of this article not specified in subsection (A) of this section. Such revocation shall not take effect for five days, during which time the licensee may seek review of the finance director's decision by submitting a written request for review to the city manager. The finance director shall provide the city manager with written notice that a fireworks license has been revoked, including the name of the licensee and a brief statement of the grounds for revocation. The city manager, or the city manager's designee, shall meet with the licensee and the finance director to review the finance director's decision. The decision of the city manager or his designee shall be final.
C. 
Any licensee whose permit has been revoked pursuant to subsection (A) or (B) of this section shall be barred from receiving a license under this article for five years from the date of revocation.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1; Ord. 5-2024 § 3)
A. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of this code, and with the exception of the fourth and subsequent violation of this article within one year as provided in subsection (C) of this section, the violation of any of the provisions of this article is an infraction.
B. 
Every violation of any provision of this article constituting an infraction is punishable as follows:
1. 
A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation;
2. 
A fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation of this article within one year; and
3. 
A fine not exceeding $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation of this article within one year.
C. 
The fourth and/or any subsequent violation of this article within one year may, within the discretion of the charging officer, be charged as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1)
The fire chief, or the fire chief's designee, may seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the licensee, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this article when such violation creates an imminent threat to public health or safety.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1)
This article is not the exclusive regulation for fireworks within the city. It shall supplement and be in addition to the other regulatory codes, statutes, and ordinances heretofore and hereafter enacted by the city, the state, or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 4-2005 § 1)