For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Undefined terms shall be as defined in the Tex. Occupations Code Chapter 2154 and § 2154.001.
DISTRIBUTOR. A person who:
(1) Imports fireworks; or
(2) Sells fireworks to:
(a) A jobber, retainer or other distributor for resale; or
(b) A holder of a single public display permit, a multiple public display permits or another fireworks permit.
FIREWORKS. A composition or device:
(1) Designed for entertainment to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation; and
(2) Defined by 49 C.F.R. 173.50(j).
FIREWORKS 1.3G. A large fireworks device:
(1) Primarily designed to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration or detonation; and
(2) Classified as a 1.3G explosive in 49 C.F.R. part 173.
FIREWORKS 1.4G. A small fireworks device:
(1) Primarily designed to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration or detonation;
(2) That complies with the construction, labeling, and chemical composition requirements of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission in 16 C.F.R. part 1507 or the most recently adopted version of that rule; and
(3) That is classified 49 C.F.R. part 173.
JOBBER. A person who purchases fireworks only for resale to retailers.
MANUFACTURER. A person, firm, corporation or association who makes fireworks.
PUBLIC DISPLAY. The igniting of fireworks 1.3G for public or private amusement.
PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR. An individual who, by experience, training, and examination, has demonstrated the necessary skill and ability for safely assembling, discharging, and supervising public displays of FIREWORKS 1.3G or FIREWORKS 1.4G.
SALE. Selling or offering for sale merchandise, equipment, or service, at wholesale or retail, to the public or to any person, for an agreed sum of money or other consideration.
(Ord. 20150421, passed 3-17-2015)