This chapter does not prohibit:
A. Any manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer from selling, or any person from buying or using, blank cartridges for use by persons for bona fide ceremonial purposes, athletic or sports events, or military ceremonials or demonstrations, and theatrical or motion picture productions;
B. The use of torpedoes, flares or fuses by motor vehicles, railroads or other transportation agencies for signal purposes of illumination, or for use in forest protection activities; or
C. The assembling, compounding, use and display of fireworks of whatever nature by any person engaged in the production of motion pictures, theatricals or operas, when such use and display is a necessary part of the production and such person possesses a valid permit to purchase, possess, transport or use dangerous fireworks. (2003 Code § 3-03-02)