As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FIREWORKS
Anything manufactured, processed or packaged for exploding,
emitting sparks or combustion which does not have another common use,
but does not include any of the following:
B.
A firearm cartridge or shotgun shell.
C.
A flare used or possessed or sold for use as
a signal in an emergency or in the operation of a railway, aircraft,
watercraft or motor vehicle.
D.
A match, cigarette lighter, stove, furnace,
candle, lantern or space heater.
E.
A cap containing not more than 1/4 grain of
explosive mixture, if the cap is used or possessed or sold for use
in a device which prevents direct bodily contact with a cap when it
is in place for explosion.
F.
A toy snake which contains no mercury.
H.
Tobacco and a tobacco product.
I.
A sparkler on a wire or wood stick not exceeding
36 inches in length or 0.25 inch in outside diameter which does not
contain magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate.
J.
A device designed to spray out paper confetti
or streamers and which contains less than 1/4 grain of explosive mixture.
K.
A device designed to produce an audible sound
but not explode, spark, move or emit an external flame after ignition
and which does not exceed three grams in total weight.
L.
A device that emits smoke with no external flame
and does not leave the ground.
M.
A cylindrical fountain not exceeding 100 grams
in total weight with an inside tube diameter not exceeding 0.75 inch
designed to sit on the ground and emit only sparks and smoke.
N.
A cone fountain not exceeding 75 grams in total
weight designed to sit on the ground and emit only sparks and smoke.
No person may sell or possess with intent to sell fireworks, except to a person holding a permit under §
124-3C; to a city, village or town; or for a purpose specified under §
124-3B(1)(b) through
(g).
A parent or legal guardian of a minor who consents
to the use of fireworks by the minor is liable for damages caused
by the minor's use of the fireworks.
State Law Reference: W.S.A. s. 101.19(1)(j).
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