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(A) The State Fire Marshal, or any fire department having jurisdiction which has been deputized to act on behalf of the State Fire Marshal, shall cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks which are stored and held in violation of this subchapter. After a period of 60 days, the seized fireworks may be offered for sale by closed bid to a properly certified fireworks wholesaler.
(B) After a period of 60 days, the seized fireworks may be offered for sale by closed bid to a properly certified manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler. All seized fireworks or explosives with a Class 1.3G or “display” designation shall require the notification of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The State Fire Marshal shall provide the owner or possessor a receipt containing the complete inventory of any fireworks seized within five business days of the seizure.
(C) Before any seized fireworks may be disposed of:
(1) If the owner of the seized fireworks is known to the State Fire Marshal, the State Fire Marshal shall give notice by registered mail or personal service to the owner of the State Fire Marshal’s intention to dispose of the fireworks. The notice shall inform the owner of the State Fire Marshal’s intent. The State Fire Marshal shall conduct an administrative hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B concerning the disposal of fireworks; or
(2) If the identity of the owner of any seized fireworks is not known to the State Fire Marshal, the State Fire Marshal shall cause to be published, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the seizure was made, notice of the seizure, and of the State Fire Marshal’s intention to dispose of the fireworks. The notice shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks. If no person claims ownership of the fireworks within ten days of the date of the last publication, the State Fire Marshal may proceed with disposal of the fireworks. If the owner does claim the fireworks within ten days of the date of the last publication, a hearing as set out in division (C)(1) above shall be held.
(D) Nothing in KRS 227.700 to 227.750 shall restrict a local government from enacting ordinances that affect the sale or use of fireworks within its jurisdiction.
(KRS 227.750) (Prior Code, § 93.06)
FIRE PREVENTION
(A) No person shall cause a blast to occur within the city without making application in writing beforehand, setting forth the exact nature of the intended operation and receiving a permit to blast from the authorized city official.
(B) The authorized city official, before granting such permit may require the applicant to provide a bond to indemnify the city and all other persons against injury or damages which might result from the proposed blasting.
(Prior Code, § 93.20) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) All flammable or combustible materials shall be arranged and stored in a manner which affords reasonable safety against the danger of fire.
(B) (1) Waste paper, ashes, oil rags, waste rages, excelsior or any material of a similar hazardous nature shall not be accumulated in any cellar or any other portion of any building of any kind.
(2) Proper fireproof receptacles shall be provided for such hazardous materials.
(C) No matter shall be stored or arranged in a manner which impedes or prevents access to or exit from any premises in case of fire.
(Prior Code, § 93.21) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no other penalty is specifically provided shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500.
(B) Any person violating the provisions of §§ 92.02 or 92.04 of this code, the regulations issued thereunder or any order issued thereunder, or who knowingly induces another, directly or indirectly, to violate the provisions of those sections, shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.
(KRS 227.990(4)) (Prior Code, § 93.99)