(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate the sale of consumer fireworks in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
(B) The City Council makes the following findings regarding the need to license and regulate the sale, display, distribution, and storage of consumer fireworks:
(1) The unregulated sale, display, distribution, and storage of consumer fireworks presents a fire safety hazard because these items contain pyrotechnic chemical compositions that are combustible;
(2) To ensure compliance with the limitations as to chemical content provided in M.S. § 624.20, Subd. 1(c), as it may be amended from time to time, regular inspection, sampling, and testing of consumer fireworks held for sale, display, distribution, and storage is necessary;
(3) To prevent the illegal sale of consumer fireworks to minors, regular police inspections are necessary;
(4) Regular inspections by the City Fire Department are necessary to prevent improper display, storage, and disposal of consumer fireworks;
(5) The improper disposal of consumer fireworks presents environmental hazards; and
(6) Accurate information concerning the addresses and locations of persons holding consumer fireworks for sale, display, distribution, and storage in the city is necessary to facilitate the inspection of the premises for compliance with necessary safety regulations and performance standards and to assist the city in responding to any emergency situation arising at or adjacent to the premises.
(Prior Code, § 111.370)