Permits for Religious or Ceremonial Fireworks Use

Individual Use Prohibited. Use of fireworks for religious or ceremonial use by individuals for his or her personal use is prohibited.Permits for Certain Establishments. The proprietor or officers of any temple, cemetery, restaurant or other non-household commercial firm or institution desiring to discharge, fire or explode fireworks for bona fide religious or ceremonial occasions at the site of such establishment, or desiring to provide for the discharging, firing or exploding of fireworks by members of their congregation, clients, patrons or customers for bona fide religious or ceremonial occasions at the site of such establishment, shall apply in writing for a permit therefor to the Chief of Police. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant, establishment, the name or names of the proprietor or officers thereof, the name, age and address of the person who shall actually supervise the use of the fireworks, the types and quantity of fireworks to be used, and the type or types of occasions for which the fireworks are to be used. Application may be made for a supply of fireworks sufficient for a six (6) month period, and for use on more than one (1) occasion, either actual or reasonably anticipated, during that period.Ceremonial Occasion. The term "ceremonial occasion" shall include, but not be limited to, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and housewarming celebrations. The term shall not include celebrations of a New Year or the Fourth of July.Issuance of Permit. The Chief of Police, after being satisfied that the fireworks will be used for bona fide religious or ceremonial occasions and that the use will not be hazardous to property and will not endanger any person or persons, shall issue a permit for that use. The Chief of Police shall note on the permit the expiration date thereof, which shall not be more than six (6) months from the date of its issuance. No fee shall be charged for the permit. The permit shall not be transferable.Violation. If fireworks are used contrary to, or not in conformity with, the terms of any permit issued under this Section the permittee, including the persons named as proprietor or officers of any applicant establishment, and the person designated in the application to supervise the use of the fireworks shall be subject to the penalty set forth in this Article.