(A) The prohibitions against the use or possession of consumer or low-impact fireworks contained in § 138.04 above, shall not apply if the person, firm, partnership or corporation possessing said fireworks is in possession of a permit issued by the Township Board.
(B) Obtaining permit for use of display fireworks:
(1) Applications for fireworks permits for display shall be made in writing on forms provided by the township office.
(2) The Township Board may, in its discretion, issue a fireworks permit for public display of fireworks by a public body, or by a fair association or amusement park, or other approved groups or organizations and approved individuals over the age of 18 years.
(3) Permits approved by the Township Board shall be on forms provided by the Director of the Department of State Police and shall be non-transferable.
(4) Before a permit for use of fireworks is issued, the person making application therefor shall furnish proof of financial responsibility by a bond or insurance on an amount deemed necessary by the Township Board to satisfy claims for damages to property or personal injuries arising out of an act or omission on the part of the person, firm or corporation, or an agent or employee thereof, in the amount, character, and form the local authority determines necessary for the protection of the public.
(5) A permit shall not be issued under this act to a nonresident person, firm, or corporation for conduct of a fireworks display in this state until the person, firm, or corporation has appointed in writing a resident member of the bar of this state or a resident agent to be his or her legal representative upon whom all process in an action or proceeding against him or her may be served.
(6) The Board shall rule on the competency and qualifications of operators of fireworks displays, as the operator has furnished in his or her application form, and on the time, place, and safety aspects of the displays before granting permits.
(Ord. 14-211, passed 9-16-2014)