(a) "Fireworks" as used in this section means any composition or device prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagration or detonation, except ordinary matches and except as provided in Ohio R.C. 3743.80.
(b) No person shall possess fireworks in the Village or shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in the Village, except a licensed manufacturer of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.02 to 3743.08, a licensed wholesaler of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.15 to 3743.21, an out-of-state resident as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.44, a resident of this State as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.45, or a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by Ohio R.C. 3743.50 to 3743.55, and except as provided in Ohio R.C. 3743.80.
(c) Except as provided in Ohio R.C. 3743.80 and except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3743.50 to 3743.55, no person shall discharge, ignite or explode any fireworks in the Village.
(d) No person shall sell fireworks or sparklers of any kind to a person under eighteen years of age.
(e) No person shall advertise fireworks for sale. A sign located on a seller's premises identifying him as a seller of fireworks is not the advertising of fireworks for sale.
(ORC 3743.65)
(f) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree for a first offense and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than six months or both.
(ORC 3743.99(C))