§ 9-26. Definition.  


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  • For the purposes of the article, the term "fireworks" shall mean, any combustible or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, and which meets the definition of "consumer (Explosive's 1.4G)", "theatrical and novelty (Explosive's 1.4S)" or "display (Explosive's 1.3G)" fireworks as set forth in the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 171-180.

    Exception No. 1: Toy caps for use in toy pistols, toy canes, or toy guns, and novelties and trick noisemakers manufactured in accordance with DOT regulations, 49 CFR 173.100 (p), and packed and shipped according to said regulations.

    Exception No. 2: Model rockets and model rocket motors designed, sold, and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models.

(Code 1974, § 9-11; Ord. No. 11246, 5-20-96; Ord. No. 11622, § 1, 6-3-2003)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.