§ 7-9. Fireworks.
(a)
Definition. The term "pyrotechnics," whenever used in this section shall be held to mean any sparkler, squib, rocket, firecracker, Roman candle, signal light, fireworks or other devices or composition used to obtain visible or audible pyrotechnic display.
(b)
Possession or sale prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to have, keep, store, use, manufacture, offer to sell, handle, or transport any pyrotechnics within the corporate limits except as herein provided, it being the intention of this section to prohibit the sale of, distribution of, or discharge of pyrotechnics of any kind or description whatsoever within the corporate limits.
(c)
Exceptions. Nothing contained in this section shall be held to apply:
(1)
To the possession or use of signaling devices for current daily consumption by railroads, trucks or vessels requiring them.
(2)
To pyrotechnic display of fireworks in public parks or other open places, where a permit for such display has been issued by the commissioner of public safety or in his absence, the chief of police.
(3)
To the possession, sale or use of normal stacks of flashlight compositions by photographers or dealers in photographic supplies.
(Ord. No. 723, § 7, art. 80, 10-5-65)