(A) Fireworks defined. As used in this section, FIREWORKS mean any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. FIREWORKS do not include:
(1) Exception number 1. Toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices in which paper or plastic cans manufactured in accordance with DOT regulations, and packed and shipped according to those regulations, are not considered to be fireworks and shall be allowed to be used and sold at all times;
(2) Exception number 2. Model rockets and model rocket motors designed, sold, and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models are not considered to be fireworks; and
(3) Exception number 3. Propelling or expelling charges consisting of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter are not considered as being designed for producing audible effects.
(B) Use of fireworks restricted. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause fireworks to be set off or to allow fireworks to be set off on property in which that person has an interest either by ownership or rental between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, or between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m, Friday and Saturday. New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July shall be exceptions to these restrictions, whereby fireworks shall be allowed on July 4, between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and shall be allowed from 11:00 p.m. on December 31 through 12:30 a.m. on January 1.
(Ord. 12-1-3, passed 1-9-2024) Penalty, see § 97.99