(A) Any person having the care, custody, or control of a minor shall be strictly liable for any unlawful ignition, use, discharge, or display of dangerous fireworks or safe and sane fireworks in violation of this chapter.
(B) Any responsible person shall be strictly liable for any unlawful ignition, use, discharge, or display of any dangerous fireworks or safe and sane fireworks in violation of this chapter at his or her property or gathering; except that:
(1) No owner of private property shall be liable under this division (B) for a violation of this chapter on that property if the owner can demonstrate at the time of such violation that the owner (i) had rented or leased the property to another; (ii) was not present; and (iii) had no prior knowledge of the violation.
(2) No person who has the right to use, possess, or occupy a unit in a multifamily residential property under a lease, rental agreement, or contract shall be liable under this division (B) for violations of this chapter occurring in the common areas of the property.
(3) Nothing in this division (B) shall limit the liability of any responsible person for a violation of this chapter by the responsible person.
(Ord. 1300, passed 8-19-20)