(A) The use or discharge of consumer fireworks is prohibited within the corporate limits of the Town of Boswell, except on certain dates, places and times as herein provided.
(B) Definitions.
CONSUMER FIREWORK. The term CONSUMER FIREWORK shall be defined as provided in I.C. 22-11-14-1.
FIREWORK. The term FIREWORK shall be defined as provided in I.C. 22-11-14-1.
(C) Location for use. Fireworks may be used or discharged within the Town of Boswell only on the user's property, on the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks, or at a special discharge location designated by the State Fire Marshal for the discharge of consumer fireworks.
(D) Use or discharge of consumer fireworks prohibited except on certain dates and times. Consumer fireworks may only be used or discharged within the Town of Boswell, Indiana by adults age 18 years or older, or by children under age 18 when an adult is present, on the following dates and times, as provided in I.C. 22-11-14-10.5:
(1) Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset (approximately 11:00 p.m.) 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 midnight on July 4; and
(3) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
(E) Enforcement. The Boswell Police Department is responsible for the interpretation and civil enforcement of this section.
(F) Seizure and forfeiture of consumer fireworks. Enforcement personnel from the Boswell Police Department may seize and dispose of consumer fireworks that are used in violation of this section.
(G) Penalty. In addition to the seizure and disposition of consumer fireworks that are used in violation of this section, whoever violates any provision of this section shall be fined not more than $250. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day that a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 2022-0412A, passed 4-12-2022)