§ 15-93. Discharge of fireworks.  


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  • (a)

    Discharging of fireworks shall be allowed only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. from July 2 through July 4. No person shall discharge any fireworks at any other times, except as otherwise permitted in this article.

    (b)

    No person shall ignite or discharge any fireworks within 1,000 feet of any hospital, sanitarium, infirmary, or home for the aged.

    (c)

    No person shall ignite or discharge any fireworks into, under, or on a car or vehicle, whether it is moving or standing still.

    (d)

    No person shall ignite or discharge any fireworks within 150 feet of any retail stand or facility where fireworks are stored.

    (e)

    No person shall throw or place any fireworks in any assembly or gathering of persons.

    (f)

    No person shall throw, place, ignite, or discharge any fireworks on any sidewalk, street, or alley.

    (g)

    No person shall ignite or discharge any fireworks in any building.

    (h)

    No person shall ignite or discharge any fireworks not approved under this article.

(Code 1988, § 15-76; Ord. No. 65434, § 6, 5-18-1989; Ord. No. O-13-01, § 2, 2-1-2001)