(A) Fireworks; defined. FIREWORKS shall mean any composition or device designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation and which meets the definition of common or special fireworks set forth by the United States Department of Transportation in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
(Prior Code, § 7-401)
(B) Permitted fireworks.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite or cause to be exploded fireworks or firecrackers of any description whatsoever, except sparklers, vesuvious fountains, spray fountains, torches, color fire cones, star and comet type color aerial shells without explosive charges for the purpose of making a noise, color wheels, lady fingers, not exceeding seven-eighths inch in length or one-eighth inch in diameter, and which do not contain more than 50 milligrams each in weight of explosive material.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any fireworks to be used for purpose of public exhibitions or display under authorization of the governing body or to fireworks furnished for agricultural purposes pursuant to written authorization from the State Fire Marshal.
(Prior Code, § 7-402)
(Ord. 392, passed 11-1-1988; Ord. 395, passed 11-1-1988) Penalty, see § 93.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. RS 17-556, 28-1241, 28-1244, and 28-1245