(A) No person shall possess fireworks in this municipality or shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in this municipality, except a licensed manufacturer of fireworks as authorized by R.C. §§ 3743.02 through 3743.08, a licensed wholesaler of fireworks as authorized by R.C. §§ 3743.15 through 3743.21, a shipping permit holder as authorized by R.C. § 3743.40, an out-of-state resident as authorized by R.C. § 3743.44, a resident of this state as authorized by R.C. § 3743.45, or a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by § 92.03 and R.C. §§ 3743.50 through 3743.55, and except as provided in R.C. § 3743.80.
(B) Except as provided in R.C. § 3743.80, and except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to § 92.03 and R.C. §§ 3743.50 through 3743.55, no person shall discharge, ignite, or explode any fireworks in this municipality.
(C) Except as provided in R.C. § 3743.45(D)(1) within the municipality 1.4G fireworks may be discharged on the allowed holidays during the hours of sunset to 12:30 a.m. and meeting the following conditions.
(1) Allowed firework holidays:
Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
July 3, 4, 5
Labor Day Weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
December 31 until 12:30 a.m. January 1
(2) All fireworks discharged, ignited, or exploded on allowed holidays must be on private property both for launch and landing.
(3) Fireworks must not create an offensive or objectionable condition that interferes with the neighboring residence use and enjoyment of their property.
(4) The fireworks discharged, ignited, or exploded pursuant to this section shall not be considered a public exhibition. Public exhibitions must be conducted by a licensed exhibitor of fireworks.
(5) All fireworks must be used only in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and provisions.
(D) 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.
(E) No person shall sell fireworks of any kind to a person under 18 years of age. No person under 18 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 18 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.
(F) Except as otherwise provided in R.C. § 3743.44, no person, other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, licensed exhibitor, or shipping permit holder, shall possess 1.3G fireworks in this municipality.
('80 Code, § 91.02) (Ord. 2022-01, passed 6-7-22) Penalty, see § 92.99
Statutory reference:
Possession, sale, and use restrictions of fireworks, see R.C. § 3743.65