1519.04 POSSESSION, SALE OR DISCHARGE PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.
   (a)    No person shall possess fireworks in this Municipality or shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in this Municipality, except as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743 and Section 1519.02 and except as provided in Section 1519.05.
   (b)    Except as provided in Section 1519.05 and except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3743.50 to 3743.55 and Section 1519.02 , no person shall discharge, ignite or explode any fireworks in this Municipality.
   (c)   No person shall use in a theater or public hall, what is technically known as fireworks showers, or a mixture containing potassium chlorate and sulphur.
   (d)   No person shall sell fireworks of any kind to a person under eighteen years of age. No person under eighteen years of age shall enter a fireworks sales showroom unless that person is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult. No person under eighteen years of age shall touch or possess fireworks on a licensed premises without the consent of the licensee. A licensee may eject any person from a licensed premises that is in any way disruptive to the safe operation of the premises.
   (e)   Except as otherwise provided in Ohio R.C. 3743.44, no person, other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, licensed exhibitor, or shipping permit holder, shall possess 1.3 G fireworks.
(ORC 3743.65; Ord. 22-123. Passed 6-21-22.)