The purpose of this Division Y is to regulate the sale of
in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The City Council makes the following findings regarding the need to license and regulate the sale, distribution, storage and display of fireworks permitted under state law.
(a) Consumer fireworks contain pyrotechnic chemical compositions that are combustible; accordingly, the unregulated accumulation, storage, display and sale of these items present a fire safety hazard.
(b) The improper disposal of consumer fireworks presents environmental hazards.
(c) Regular inspection, sampling and testing of the consumer fireworks being offered for sale is necessary to assure compliance with the limitations set forth in M.S. § 624.20, subd. 1(c), as it may be amended from time to time, as to chemical content.
(d) Regular police inspections are necessary to prevent the sale of these materials to minors.
(e) Regular inspections by the City Fire Marshal are necessary to prevent improper display, storage and disposal of consumer fireworks.
(f) Accurate information concerning the addresses and locations of
dealing in
in the city is necessary to facilitate the inspection of the premises for compliance with necessary safety regulations and performance standards and to assist the city in responding to any emergency situation arising out of or adjacent to this
.
(Ord. 93-20, passed 4-26-1993; recodified by Ord. 95-13, passed 8-7-1995; added by Ord. 2002-20, passed 6-3-2002)