1519.03 UNLAWFUL CONDUCT BY EXHIBITOR.

   (a)   No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall fail to comply with the applicable requirements of the rules adopted by the Fire Marshal pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3743.53(B) and (E) or to comply with Divisions (C) and (D) of that section.

   (b)   No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall conduct a fireworks exhibition unless a permit has been secured for the exhibition pursuant to Section 1519.02 or if a permit so secured is revoked by the Fire Chief or Fire Prevention Officer in consultation with the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement official or a designee of such Police Chief or other similar law enforcement official pursuant to that section.

   (c)   No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall acquire fireworks for use at a fireworks exhibition other than in accordance with Ohio R.C. 3743.54 and 3743.55.

   (d)   No licensed exhibitor of fireworks or other person associated with the conduct of a fireworks exhibition shall have possession or control of, or be under the influence of, any intoxicating liquor, beer or controlled substance while on the premises on which the exhibition is being conducted.

   (e)   No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall permit an employee to assist the licensed exhibitor in conducting fireworks exhibitions unless the employee is registered with the Fire Marshal under Ohio R.C. 3743.56. (ORC 3743.64)

   (f)   No Fire Chief or Fire Prevention Officer in consultation with a Police Chief, shall fail to conduct an inspection, complete the requisite checklist while conducting the inspection, or provide a copy of the completed checklist to the State Fire Marshal in accordance with Ohio R.C. §3743.53(F) and the rules adopted by the Fire Marshal pursuant to Ohio R.C. §3743.53(E)(1)(b). (Ord. 2001-05. Passed 2-27-01.)