(a) “Fireworks” means any composition or device prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagration or detonation, except ordnance matches and except as provided in Ohio R.C. 3743.80.
(b) No person shall possess fireworks in this jurisdiction or shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in this jurisdiction, except a licensed manufacturer of fireworks as authorized by Sections 3743.02 to 3743.08 of the Ohio Revised Code, a licensed wholesaler of fireworks as authorized by Section 3743.15 to 3743.21 of the Ohio Revised Code, a shipping permit holder as authorized by Section 3743.40 of the Ohio Revised Code, an out-of-state resident as authorized by Section 3743.44 of the Ohio Revised Code, a resident of this jurisdiction as authorized by Section 3743.45 of the Ohio Revised Code, or a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by Sections 3743.50 to 3743.55 of the Ohio Revised Code, and except as provided in Section 3743.80 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) below, Section 3743.80 of the Ohio Revised Code, and for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to Sections 3743.50 to 3743.55 of the Ohio Revised Code, no person shall discharge, ignite or explode any fireworks in this jurisdiction.
(d) Owner, occupant, or person in control of any property shall be permitted to discharge, ignite or explode fireworks on said property during the specified holidays and times: Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) until 11:00 PM, Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) until 11:00 PM, Juneteenth (the 19th of June) until 11:00 PM, Independence Day (the 4th of July) until 11:00 PM, Labor Day (the first Monday in September) until 11:00 PM, and New Year’s Eve (the 31st of December) until 1:00 AM the 1st of January of the following year pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3743.45.
(e) Whoever violates subsections (b), (c) or (d) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (Ord. 97-22. Passed 6-20-22.)