Fireworks:
The individual use, discharge or ignition of fireworks is not allowed.
Permits may be granted by the fire chief or designee for conducting a supervised public display of fireworks.
Sale of fireworks – Fireworks cannot be sold to a person under 16 years old.
§ 92.20 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Those fireworks defined by A.R.S. § 36-1601.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS. Those fireworks defined by the A.R.S. § 36-1601.
FIREWORKS. Any combustible or explosive composition, substance or combination of substances, or any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, that is a consumer firework, display firework or permissible consumer firework as defined by the A.R.S. § 36-1601.
NOVELTY ITEMS. Federally deregulated novelty items that are known as snappers, snap caps, party poppers, glow worms, snakes, toy smoke devices, sparklers and certain toys as defined by the A.R.S. § 36-1601.
PERMISSIBLE CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Those fireworks as defined by the A.R.S. § 36-1601, that may be sold within the city, even where the use of those items has been prohibited.
SUPERVISED PUBLIC DISPLAY. A monitored performance of display fireworks open to the public and authorized by permit by the Fire Chief or his or her designee.
(1976 Code, § 4-5-1) (Ord. 565-10, passed 12-20-2010)
§ 92.21 FIREWORKS PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.
(A) The use, discharge or ignition of fireworks within the city is prohibited, except as provided for in this section.
(B) Nothing in this section or subchapter shall be construed to prohibit the use, discharge or ignition of novelty items.
(C) Permits may be granted by the Fire Chief or his or her designee for conducting a properly supervised public display of fireworks. Every such public display of fireworks shall be of such character and so located, discharged or fired, only after proper inspection and in a manner that does not endanger persons, animals or property. A permit shall not be issued, and may be revoked during time periods of high fire danger warnings. The Fire Chief or his or her designee has authority to impose conditions on any permits granted.
(1976 Code, § 4-5-2) (Ord. 565-10, passed 12-20-2010) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 92.22 SALE OF FIREWORKS.
(A) No person shall sell, permit or authorize the sale of permissible consumer fireworks to a person who is under 16 years of age.
(B) No person shall sell, permit or authorize the sale of permissible consumer fireworks in conflict with state law.
(1976 Code, § 4-5-3) (Ord. 565-10, passed 12-20-2010) Penalty, see § 10.99
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