7-2-4: LITTERING ILLEGAL:

It shall be illegal for anyone to leave debris from discharged fireworks on any public place including, but not limited to, parks, sidewalks, streets, and alleys, or on private property not owned by the individual discharging the fireworks. (Ord. 876, 4-4-2011)

7-2-5: ENFORCEMENT:

   (A)   City police officers and firefighters shall enforce these rules and regulations.

   (B)   Any official charged with enforcing these rules and regulations may:

      1.   Issue a notice to appear to City of Havre Municipal Court for violations of this chapter; and

      2.   Seize illegal fireworks that are offered for sale, sold, or in the possession of any individual in violation of this chapter; and

   (C)   Any person who violates these rules and regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the following fines:

 

First offense	$ 100.00
Second offense	200.00
Third offense	300.00
Fourth and subsequent offense	1,000.00

 

   (Ord. 876, 4-4-2011)

7-2-6: PUBLIC DISPLAYS:

These rules and regulations do not exempt the public display of fireworks by a licensed, bonded pyrotechnic operator. Permits from the Fire Department are required to conduct a public fireworks display.

"Display fireworks" means an aerial shell, salute, flash shell, comet, sky battle, mine, and any similar Class C or Class B explosive as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in part 173, title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. (Ord. 876, 4-4-2011)

7-2-7: FIREWORKS PROHIBITED ON ALL PUBLIC PROPERTY:

All fireworks are banned from all City parks. Fireworks may not be discharged in any City park or on any public sidewalk, street, public right-of-way, public easement or alley. (Ord. 876, 4-4-2011)

7-2-8: FIREWORKS STANDS AND PERMIT FEES:

   (A)   Anyone, group or organization wishing to sell fireworks within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Havre shall obtain a special permit. The fees collected from the permit shall cover the costs to issue said permit; to inspect the fireworks stands; and costs of enforcement.

   (B)   Operators of fireworks stands shall educate all patrons of the following:

      1.   Legal, safe use of fireworks;

      2.   The dates and times allowed for fireworks to be discharged; and

      3.   The requirement to clean up all debris left from discharged fireworks.

   (C)   All fees set forth under this chapter shall be set from time to time by resolution of the City Council of the City of Havre. (Ord. 876, 4-4-2011)