For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIREWORKS. Any explosive composition or substance or combination of substances prepared for the purpose of producing an audible or visible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation. It shall include blank cartridges, toy cannons in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, bombs or other fireworks of similar construction or any other tablets and devices containing any explosive substance, compound or mixture. However, the term FIREWORKS shall not include toy pistols, toy guns or other devices in which paper or plastic caps containing 0.25 grains or less of explosive compound are used; provided that, they are so constructed that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion.
(Prior Code, § 93.60)