It is unlawful for any person to operate within the town any incandescent or arc-type searchlight, beacon light, or similar lighting device designed to and capable of projecting a beam of light into the sky for a distance in excess of one-half mile unless permission is obtained from the Town Council. The provisions of this section shall not apply to emergency searchlights or beacons operated pursuant to public authority.
(`87 Code, § 11-1-11) Penalty, see § 10.99