§ 12-69. Fireworks.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Pyrotechnics means any sparkler, squib, rocket, firecracker, Roman candle, signal light, firework or other device or composition used to obtain visible or audible pyrotechnic display.

(b)

Possession or sale prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to use, manufacture, or offer to sell any pyrotechnics within the corporate limits of the city except as herein provided, it being the intention of this section to prohibit the sale of, distribution of, or discharge of pyrotechnics of any kind or description whatsoever within the corporate limits of the city.

(c)

Exceptions. Nothing contained in this section shall be held to apply:

(1)

To the possession or use of signaling devices for current daily consumption by railroads, trucks or vessels requiring them.

(2)

To pyrotechnic display of fireworks in public parks or other public places, where a permit for such display has been issued by the mayor.

(3)

To the possession, sale or use or normal stacks of flashlight compositions by photographers or dealers in photographic supplies.

(Code 1976, § 15:69; City Criminal Code, art. 69, 4-21-1976)