(a) This chapter does not apply to: the regular military or naval forces of the United States; the duly- authorized militia of the State; the police, or fire divisions of the City, County, or State, provided they are acting within their official capacity and in the proper performance of their duties; or the laboratories, hospitals, schools, colleges, and similar institutions when confined to the purpose of demonstration, instruction, or research; or to explosives in the forms authorized and procured by the official United States Pharmacopoeia.
(b) This chapter does not apply to the manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, or use, in emergency situations of pyrotechnic signaling devices and distress signals for marine, aviation, or highway use.
(c) This chapter does not apply to the manufacture, sale, storage, possession, or transportation of blank cartridges in connection with theaters or shows or movie productions, or blank cartridges in connection with athletics as signals or for ceremonial purposes. Exception: The use of blank cartridges in conjunction with theaters or shows or movie productions shall be subject to review and approval by the Fire Marshal as to any applicable permitting and/or restrictions.
(d) This chapter does not apply to the manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage, or use of sparklers on a wire stick, as defined under DOTn.
(Ord. No. 1253-07. Passed 11-19-07, eff. 11-21-07)