(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Consumer fireworks as defined by I.C. 22-11-14-1.
(B) Days and hours of use. Consumer fireworks may not be used, ignited or discharged within the corporate limits of the town, except during the following times:
(1) Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9 and Labor Day;
(2) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4; and/or
(3) Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
(C) Nuisance. Use or discharge of fireworks which causes serious annoyance or disturbance to a neighborhood or the residents therein by loud, frequent or habitual noise is declared to be a nuisance. It is unlawful for any person to conduct the activities.
(D) Minors. It shall be unlawful for the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody and control of a minor under the age of 18 years to knowingly permit the minor to fire, shoot off or discharge any fireworks within the limits of the town.
(E) Liability. Any person shall be liable for damage to person or property caused by the use or discharge of fireworks, and shall also be liable for costs of fire service by a responding fire department, as defined in I.C. 22-11-14-1, or other emergency services necessitated by the use or discharge of fireworks.
(Ord. 2007-06, passed 10-2-2007) Penalty, see § 91.99