(a) The use or sale of fireworks in Fayette County, including consumer fireworks and display fireworks, is prohibited at all times in Fayette County except as set forth herein. The term "use" includes igniting, firing, or exploding or possessing with the intent of use. The term "sale" includes the sale, offering or exposing for sale, or keeping or possessing with the intent to sell.
(b) The prohibition on the use or sale of fireworks shall not apply to consumer fireworks as defined in KRS 227.702(1). However, the sale of these types of consumer fireworks shall be regulated pursuant to the Fireworks Enforcement Code.
(c) The use or sale of display fireworks as defined in KRS 227.706 are only permitted subject to the applicable restrictions of state and federal law and with the written approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety or his designee and all other necessary permits. The government may require the applicant for a display fireworks permit to reimburse the government for all reasonable costs incurred which are associated with the display, including but not limited to the incurrence of overtime by government personnel.
(d) Fireworks and consumer fireworks must be handled, stored, used, possessed, and sold in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
(Ord. No. 141-2011, § 3, 11-3-11; Ord. No. 118-2012, § 2, 9-13-12)