(a) No person shall possess fireworks with the intent to discharge, ignite or explode the fireworks in the City, except a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by Ohio Revised Code Sections 3743.50 to 3743.55, and Section 551.02 of this Chapter, and except as provided in Section 551.05 of this Chapter.
(b) No person shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in this City, 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, a shipping permit holder as authorized by Ohio Revised Code Section 3743.40, or a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by Ohio Revised Code Sections 3743.50 to 3743.55, and Section 551.02 of this Chapter, and except as provided in Section 551.05 of this Chapter.
(c) Except as provided in Section 551.05 of this Chapter and except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 3743.50 to 3743.55 and Section 551.02 of this Chapter, no person shall discharge, ignite or explode any fireworks in this City.
(d) No person shall use in a theater or public hall, what is technically known as fireworks showers, or a mixture containing potassium chlorate and sulphur.
(e) No person shall sell fireworks of any kind to a person under eighteen years of age. No person under eighteen years of age shall enter a fireworks sales showroom unless that person is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult. No person under eighteen years of age shall touch or possess fireworks on a licensed premises without the consent of the licensee. A licensee may eject any person from a licensed premises that is in any way disruptive to the safe operation of the premises.
(f) Except as otherwise provided in Ohio R.C. § 3743.44, no person, other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, licensed exhibitor, or shipping permit holder, shall possess 1.3 G fireworks in this City.
(g) In a prosecution under subsection (a), it is not necessary to allege or prove that the offender did discharge, ignite or explode any fireworks in the City.
(Ord. 16-2022. Passed 6-6-22.)