(A) For the purposes of this section 1.4G FIREWORKS shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.C. § 3743.01 which defines 1.4G fireworks as "consumer fireworks consistent with regulations of the United States Department of Transportation as expressed using the designation 'division 1.4' in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations."
(B) Any person who intends to obtain possession in this state of 1.4G fireworks purchased in this state shall obtain possession of the 1.4G fireworks only from a licensed retailer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed wholesaler and shall be subject to R.C. § 3743.45.
(C) Any person authorized to possess 1.4G fireworks in this state may discharge, ignite, or explode those fireworks within the corporate limits of the village, on private property, with authorization from the property owner, only on the following days each year:
(l) The first day of January;
(2) Chinese New Year's day;
(3) The fifth day of May;
(4) The last Monday in May, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;
(5) The 19th day of June;
(6) The third, fourth, and fifth days of July;
(7) The first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before and after the fourth day of July;
(8) The first Monday of September, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;
(9) Diwali;
(10) The 31st day of December.
(D) Any person authorized to possess 1.4G fireworks in this state may discharge, ignite, or explode those fireworks within the corporate limits of the village, on private property, with authorization from the property owner, no earlier than noon and no later than midnight on all days as provided in division (C) of this section.
(E) Fireworks discharged, ignited, or exploded pursuant to this section shall not be considered a public exhibition. This section is not applicable to licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to R.C. §§ 3743.50 to 3743.55.
(F) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for each and every offense and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine or penalty of not more than $250.
(Ord. 05-22, passed 5-16-22)