The following definitions apply to this chapter:
DANGEROUS FIREWORKS: | As defined in Health and Safety Code sections 12505 and 12561 and the relevant sections of title 19, Code of Regulations, subchapter 6 which are hereby incorporated by reference. |
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: | As defined in section 1-3-3 or any other individual or body appointed by the city manager to enforce codes and which is authorized to administer this chapter. |
FIRE CHIEF: | The fire chief of the City by and through the Kern County Fire Department for Fire Prevention and Inspection Services or his or her authorized representatives. |
FIREWORKS STAND: | Any building, counter, or other structure of a temporary nature used in the sale, offering for sale, or display for sale of safe and sane fireworks. |
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: | Any non-profit association, charity or corporation organized primarily for veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment or charitable purposes which has been issued a tax-exempt certificate as required under the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California or a group which is an integral part of a recognized national organization having such tax-exempt status or an organization affiliated with and officially recognized by an elementary, junior high and/or high school and/or school district that serves, in whole or in part, the residents of the City or public and/or private community college, college and/or university which is located within the boundaries of the City. |
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS: | An entertainment feature where the public is admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of fireworks. |
PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR: | This term is as defined in Health and Safety Code section 12527. |
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS (a.k.a. "state-approved fireworks"): | Means "safe and sane fireworks" as set forth in Health and Safety Code sections 12529 and 12562 the relevant sections of title 19, Code of Regulations, subchapter 6 which are hereby incorporated by reference. |
STATE FIRE MARSHAL: | The California State Fire Marshal. (Ord. 852-23, 7-18-2023) |