For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
1.3 G FIREWORKS. Display fireworks consistent with regulations of the United States Department of Transportation as expressed using the designation “Division 1.3” in 49 C.F.R. § 172.101.
1.4 G FIREWORKS. Consumer fireworks consistent with regulations of the United States Department of Transportation as expressed using the designation “Division 1.4” in 49 C.F.R. § 172.101.
BEER and INTOXICATING LIQUOR. Have the same meanings as in R.C. § 4301.01.
BOOBY TRAP. A small tube that has a string protruding from both ends, that has a friction-sensitive composition and that is ignited by pulling the ends of the string.
CIGARETTE LOAD. A small wooden peg that is coated with a small quantity of explosive composition and that is ignited in a cigarette.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01.
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagration or detonation, except ordinary matches and except as provided in R.C. § 3743.80.
LICENSED EXHIBITOR OF FIREWORKS or LICENSED EXHIBITOR. A person licensed pursuant to R.C. §§ 3743.50 to 3743.55.
LICENSED FOUNTAIN DEVICE RETAILER or LICENSED RETAILER. A person licensed pursuant to R.C. § 3743.26.
LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF FIREWORKS or LICENSED MANUFACTURER. A person licensed pursuant to R.C. §§ 3743.02 to 3743.08.
LICENSED WHOLESALER OF FIREWORKS or LICENSED WHOLESALER. A person licensed pursuant to R.C. §§ 3743.15 to 3743.21.
LIST OF LICENSED EXHIBITORS. The list required by R.C. § 3743.51(C).
LIST OF LICENSED MANUFACTURERS. The list required by R.C. § 3743.03(C).
LIST OF LICENSED WHOLESALERS. The list required by R.C. § 3743.16(C).
NOVELTIES AND TRICK NOISEMAKERS. Include the following items:
(1) Devices that produce a small report intended to surprise the user, including, but not limited to, booby traps, cigarette loads, party poppers and snappers;
(2) Snakes or glow worms;
(3) Smoke devices; and
(4) Trick matches.
PARTY POPPER. A small plastic or paper item that contains not more than 16 milligrams of friction-sensitive explosive composition, that is ignited by pulling string protruding from the item, and from which paper streamers are expelled when the item is ignited.
PROCESSING OF FIREWORKS. The making of fireworks from materials all or part of which in and of themselves constitute a fireworks, but does not include the mere packaging or repackaging of fireworks.
RAILROAD. Any railway or railroad that carries freight or passengers for hire, but does not include auxiliary tracks, spurs, and sidings installed and primarily used in serving a mine, quarry, or plant.
RETAIL SALE or SELL AT RETAIL. A sale of fireworks to a purchaser who intends to use the fireworks, and not resell them.
SMOKE DEVICE. A tube or sphere that contains pyrotechnic composition that, upon ignition, produces white or colored smoke as the primary effect.
SNAKE OR GLOW WORM. A device that consists of a pressed pellet of pyrotechnic composition that produces a large, snake-like ash upon burning, which ash expands in length as the pellet burns.
SNAPPER. A small, paper-wrapped item that contains a minute quantity of explosive composition coated on small bits of sand, and that, when dropped, implodes.
TRICK MATCH. A kitchen or book match that is coated with a small quantity of explosive composition and that, upon ignition, produces a small report or a shower of sparks.
WIRE SPARKLER. A sparkler consisting of a wire or stick coated with a non-explosive pyrotechnic mixture that produces a shower of sparks upon ignition and that contains no more than 100 grams of this mixture.
(1982 Code, § 91.45) (Ord. 2009-2, passed 9-14-2009; Ord. 2022-12, passed 8-11-2022)