For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. That term as defined in § 1 of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, M.C.L.A. § 57.1d, as amended.
APA STANDARD 87-1. 2001 APA standard 87-1, standard for construction and approval for transportation of fireworks, novelties, and theatrical pyrotechnics, as published by the American Pyrotechnics Association of Bethesda, Maryland.
ARTICLES PYROTECHNIC. Pyrotechnic devices for professional use that are similar to consumer fireworks in chemical composition and construction but not intended for consumer use, that meet the weight limits for consumer fireworks but are not labeled as such, and that are classified as UN0431 or UN0432 under 49 CFR 172.101.
CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Fireworks devices that are designed to produce visible effects by combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507, as amended, and that are listed in APA Standard 87-1: 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.5. CONSUMER FIREWORKS does not include low-impact fireworks.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. That term as defined in § 8b of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, M.C.L.A. § 257.8b, as amended.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS. Large fireworks devices that are explosive materials intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, as provided in 27 CFR 555.11, 49 CFR 172, and APA standard 87-1, 4.1.
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device, except for a starting pistol, a flare gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation.
HOMEMADE FIREWORKS. Any composition or device designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation that is not produced by a commercial manufacturer and does not comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507.
LOW-IMPACT FIREWORKS. Ground and handheld sparkling devices as that phrase is defined in APA standard 87-1: 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5.
MINOR. An individual who is less than 18 years of age.
NFPA. The National Fire Protection Association headquartered at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts.
NFPA 1123. The "Code of Fireworks Display," 2000 edition, as amended, developed by NFPA.
(Ord. 975, passed 8-13-12; Am. Ord. 1054, passed 11-11-19)