The most current adopted definitions set forth in the State Fireworks Law (Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 12500 et seq.) will define the terms used in this chapter unless otherwise modified herein.
DANGEROUS FIREWORKS. Any fireworks specified as such in § 12505 of the Cal. Health and Safety Code, including any safe and sane fireworks altered in a manner such that they fall within the definition of dangerous fireworks.
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of the City of Santa Paula or his or her authorized representative(s).
PERSON. Means and includes natural person(s), trusts, estates, firms, corporations, partnerships, associations, or other forms of business organizations or groups.
POLICE CHIEF. The Police Chief of the City of Santa Paula or his or her authorized representative( s).
RESPONSIBLE PERSON. A person who owns, leases, rents, occupies, has charge of, or possesses a public or private property at which fireworks, including both dangerous fireworks and safe and sane fireworks, are ignited, used, discharged, or displayed.
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. Any fireworks specified as such in § 12529 of the Cal. Health and Safety Code.
STRICTLY LIABLE. Liability for a wrongful act irrespective of such person's intent, knowledge, negligence, or lack thereof in committing the wrongful act.
(Ord. 1300, passed 8-19-20)