Permits for cultural fireworks use

(a) Consumer fireworks, including firecrackers, may be used for cultural purposes with a permit during any time not specified in subsection 17-2-41(b). (b) A permit issued pursuant to this section shall authorize purchase and use of consumer fireworks from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the date for which the permit was issued, provided that not more than five thousand individual firecrackers shall be allowed per each permit. (c) Applications for permits to purchase and use consumer fireworks for cultural purposes pursuant to this section shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and shall include: (1) Name, age, telephone number, and address of the applicant and the person who will control the firing of fireworks, if different; (2) Name of the organization’s, corporation’s, club’s, establishment’s, or other entity’s proprietor, partner or officer and verification that the person making the application is the authorized agent of the entity; (3) Estimated quantity of consumer fireworks to be used under the permit, but not exceeding five thousand units; and (4) Date, time period, and description of the proposed cultural use of the consumer fireworks. 17-13 SUPP. 20 (7-2026) (d) A person, including the proprietor, partner, corporate officer or duly authorized agent of any temple, cemetery, or any cultural association, lion dance club, or other similar organization desiring to purchase, discharge, fire, or explode consumer fireworks for cultural purposes or occasions, or desiring to provide for the discharging, firing, or exploding of consumer fireworks by members of their organizations, clients, patrons, or customers, for cultural purposes or occasions may obtain a permit pursuant to this subsection. (1) The nonrefundable fee for this permit shall be $25, payable to the director of finance, and must be submitted at the time of the application. (2) A permit issued pursuant to this subsection shall not allow purchase of consumer fireworks for more than one event. (e) A permit may be issued to an establishment for the use of consumer fireworks at the establishment during the period of the permit. Such permit may allow the establishment to purchase consumer fireworks for cultural purposes specified in the permit. (1) The nonrefundable fee for this permit shall be $25, payable to the director of finance, and must be submitted at the time of the application. (2) The time period of a permit for an establishment shall not exceed six months. (f) Consumer fireworks, with a permit issued pursuant to this section, may not be purchased more than five calendar days prior to the designated periods for use as set forth in subsection 17-2-41(b), and as stated on the permit. (2016, ord 16-107, sec 3; am 2023, ord 23-8, sec 2.) 17-2-43