For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISTRIBUTOR. Those who sell fireworks to retailers or to jobbers, for resale to others.
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, such as firecrackers, cannon crackers, skyrockets, torpedoes, Roman candles, sparklers, squibs, fire balloons, star shells, gerbs or any other substance in whatever combination by any designated name intended for use in obtaining visible or audible pyrotechnic display, and such term shall include all articles or substances within the commonly accepted meaning of FIREWORKS, whether specifically designated and defined in this section or not.
ILLEGAL FIREWORKS. A fireworks device manufactured, distributed or sold in violation of this subchapter.
IMPORTER. Those who import fireworks from a foreign country for sale to distributors, jobbers or retailers within the state.
JOBBER. Those who purchase fireworks for resale to consumers only.
MANUFACTURER. Persons that are engaged in the making of fireworks.
PERSON. Any natural person, association of persons, partnership, corporation, agent or officer of a corporation, and shall also include all warehousemen, common and private carriers, bailees, trustees, receivers, executors and administrators.
PUBLIC DISPLAY. The igniting and shooting of fireworks for public amusement.
RETAILER. Those who purchase fireworks for resale to consumers only.
(1998 Code, § 54-125) (Ord. 98-56, passed 12-2-1998; Ord. 2024-14, passed 6-5-2024)