(A) The Township Board, upon application in writing, on forms provided by the Department may grant a permit for the use of fireworks otherwise prohibited by § 94.05, within the township, manufactured for outdoor pest control or agricultural purposes, or for public display by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks or other organizations or groups of individuals approved by the Township Board, if the applicable provisions of this division (A) and the Act are complied with. After a permit has been granted, the possession or transportation of fireworks for the purposes described in the permit only may be made. A permit granted under this section shall not be transferable, nor shall a permit be issued to a person under the age of 18 years.
(B) Before a permit for articles pyrotechnic or display fireworks is issued, the person making application therefor shall furnish proof of financial responsibility by a bond or insurance in 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, or any agent or employee thereof, in the amount, character and form the Township Board determines necessary for the protection of the public.
(C) No permit shall be issued under this section to a nonresident person for conduct of articles pyrotechnic or display fireworks until such person 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.
(D) The Township Board shall rule on the competency and qualifications of operators of articles pyrotechnic or display fireworks 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.
(Prior Code, § VII-10.05) (Ord. 1016, Amendment 9, effective 11-30-2014; Ord. 1016, Amendment 24, passed 5-7-2019)