A. It is unlawful and an offense for any person to keep or permit to be kept in the City any blasting powder or giant powder, provided, the merchant for the purpose of sale, may keep in stock a quantity not greater than twenty five (25) pounds of each kind. All the powder mentioned in this section shall be stored and kept in cans, casks or canisters provided, with tightly fitting lids, and such cans, casks or canisters shall be placed in a box or chest securely covered on the entire outside with iron or other metal and shall be provided with substantial handles at each end and shall have the word "powder" printed thereon, and shall be kept at least twenty feet (20') from a place where there is a fire or open flame.
B. It is unlawful and an offense for any person to keep or bring into, or permit to be kept or brought within the City limits any dynamite or nitroglycerin without the consent or permission of the City Council. (Prior Code ch. 14, as amended)