§ 10-3. Fireworks.  


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  • (a)

    No person, shall shoot, set off, explode or discharge any blank cartridge, torpedo, cane torpedo, firecracker, or any substance containing chlorate of potash and sulphur, or device for exploding or discharging such substances, or any other fireworks. Provided, however, that fireworks displays, to be conducted by persons who make a profession of holding fireworks displays, may be held after having first obtained written permission from the fire chief. Blank cartridges may be discharged within the city limits at any time when used in conjunction with organized athletic events.

    (b)

    Persons may sell fireworks in the city limits during the time as authorized by state statute. So long as they comply with all federal, state and local law concerning the sale of fireworks.

(Code 1978, § 240.250; Ord. No. 02-50, § I, 7-9-2002; Ord. No. 08-56, § I, 11-25-2008)

State law reference

Fireworks, RSMo 320.121.