§ 93.02. FIREWORKS RESTRICTED.

(A)

It shall be unlawful for any person, in any manner, to possess, possess for sale, sell or offer for sale at retail or otherwise, to use, shoot, discharge, explode, ignite, or display any fireworks, of any kind, within the city, except as provided for in division (B) of this section.

(B)

Any adult person may give a public fireworks display, provided that such person shall first secure a permit from the City Council and shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Such person shall file an application with the City Secretary addressed to the City Council which shall contain the full name and resident address of the applicant, the time and the place of the proposed exhibition, a full description of the kind, character and quantity of the fireworks intended to be displayed, the specific reason for the firework display, and proof that the requirements for surety bond, insurance and other requirements of Tex. Insurance Code, Art. 5.43-4 will be met.

(2)

The application shall be accompanied by a cashier's or certified check payable to the city for the sum of $25.

(C)

The City Council shall pass upon such application and may grant or reject the same within its discretion. In the event the application is denied by the City Council, the check for $25 shall be returned to the applicant. If the application is granted, such check shall be retained as a fee for the permit and such funds shall be deposited in the general funds of the city. A certified copy of the City Council's resolution of approval shall constitute the applicant's permit to display the fireworks. Such resolution shall not be issued until such applicant shall show proof to the City Secretary that the surety bond, insurance and other requirements of Tex. Insurance Code, Art. 5.43-4 have been complied with.

('90 Code, § 6-2) (Ord. 242, passed 12-2-76)

Cross reference

Penalty, see § 10.99.