(A) Definition of “consumer fireworks”. For purposes of this section, CONSUMER FIREWORKS shall mean consumer fireworks as defined by I.C. 22-11-14-1.
(Prior Code, § 7:5:01)
(B) Days and hours of use. Consumer fireworks may not be used, ignited or discharged within the corporate limits of the town, except during the following times:
(1) Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8 and July 9;
(2) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. on July 4; and
(3) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
(Prior Code, § 7:5:02)
(C) Nuisance. Use or discharge of fireworks which causes serious annoyance or disturbance to a neighborhood or the residents therein by loud, frequent or habitual noise is declared to be a nuisance, it is unlawful for any person to conduct such activities, and the town may seek injunctive relief in a court of law to prevent such activities in addition to seeking a monetary penalty as set forth hereinbelow.
(Prior Code, § 7:5:03)
(D) Control of a minor. It shall be unlawful for the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody and control of a minor under the age of 18 years to knowingly permit such minor to fire, shoot off or discharge any fireworks within the limits of the town.
(Prior Code, § 7:5:04)
(E) Liability for cost of fire services. Any person shall be liable for damage to person or property caused by the use or discharge of fireworks, and shall also be liable for costs of fire service by a responding fire department, as defined in I.C. 22-11-14-1, or other emergency services necessitated by the use or discharge of fireworks.
(Prior Code, § 7:5:05)
(Ord. 2007-3, passed 8-20-2007) Penalty, see § 130.99
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Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see I.C. 22-11-14-1