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§ 7-311 RETAIL DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.
   (a)   All retailers are forbidden to expose fireworks where the sun shines through glass on the merchandise displayed, except where such fireworks are in the original package.
   (b)   All fireworks displayed for sale must remain in original packages, except where an attendant is on constant duty at all times where such fireworks are on display; provided, that fireworks in open stock may be kept in show cases or counters out of the reach of the public without an attendant being on duty.
   (c)   Signs reading “Fireworks for Sale - No Smoking Allowed” shall be displayed in the section of a store or premises set aside for the sale of fireworks.
§ 7-312 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED.
   (a)   Two functioning and approved fire extinguishers must be provided and kept in close proximity to the stock of fireworks in all permanent buildings where fireworks are stored, sold or displayed for sale.
   (b)   Small stands, temporarily erected to be used as a place for storing and selling fireworks only, shall have one such fire extinguisher, or in lieu of the fire extinguisher, a pressurized water hose with nozzle end within five feet of the fireworks stand.
§ 7-313 RESTRICTIONS AS TO GASOLINE INSTALLATIONS.
   It shall be unlawful to store, keep, sell, display for sale or discharge any fireworks within 50 feet of any gasoline pump, gasoline filling station, gasoline bulk station or any building in which gasoline or volatile liquids are sold in quantities in excess of one gallon, except in stores where cleaners, paints and oils are handled in sealed containers only.
§ 7-314 AUTHORITY OF FIRE CHIEF.
   The Chief of the Fire Department is authorized to seize and confiscate all fireworks that may be kept, stored or used in violation of any section of this article, and all of the rules of the Kansas State Fire Marshal. He or she shall dispose of all such fireworks as may be directed by the Governing Body.
§ 7-315 BANNING FIREWORKS.
   The Fire Chief, shall have the authority and discretion to ban the discharge of all fireworks within the corporate limits of the city if the weather conditions make discharge of fireworks in the city hazardous to persons or property.