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 Kirksville
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 9. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
 Article II. FIREWORKS

  § 9-29. Discharging.  

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  • It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any form of fireworks, within the city, except as provided within subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section.

    (1)

    Discharging of "consumer (Explosive's 1.4G)" is allowed by persons on their premises as follows: between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on June thirtieth through July fifth; provided, however, if a complaint is received and verified by the police department for disturbance of the peace of the neighbors, discharging shall immediately cease.

    (2)

    Public displays utilizing "consumer (Explosive's 1.4G)" fireworks at times and dates other than listed in subsection (1) are permissible for organizations, firms, corporations, or the city upon application and approval from the fire department.

    (3)

    Permits requested from the fire department for public displays utilizing "display (Explosive's 1.3G)" special fireworks by organizations, firms, corporations, or the city shall be located, discharged, or fired so as in the opinion of the chief of the fire department, after proper inspection, to not be hazardous to any person or property. Prior to a permit being issued, proof of financial responsibility to satisfy claims for damages to property or personal injuries arising out of any act or omission on the part of such person, firm, or corporation or any agent or employee thereof shall be submitted. The permittee shall be required to provide evidence that he/she has a current license to discharge special fireworks from the State of Missouri in accordance with RSMo. § 320.126. If a permittee is not licensed by the State, he/she shall be required to provide proof of experience and competence in the discharge of "display (Explosive's 1.3G)". The fire chief shall make this determination based on permits issued by other jurisdictions, background information of the applicant(s), etc. After a permit has been granted, the sale, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be lawful for that purpose only. A copy of all permits issued for special fireworks displays shall be forwarded to the state fire marshal's office. No permit granted shall be transferrable.

(Code 1974, § 9-14; Ord. N. 11246, 5-20-96; Ord. No. 11426, § 1, 12-20-99; Ord. No. 11622, § 1, 6-3-2003)