§ 18-121. Definitions.  


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  • The following definitions shall apply to this article:

    Common fireworks : Any small firework device designed primarily to produce visible effects by combustion and which must comply with the construction, chemical composition and labeling regulations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or which are classified as Class C explosives by the United States Department of Transportation.

    Fireworks shall have the meaning as set forth in sections 791.01 and 791.01(4)(b), and 791.01(4)(c) Florida Statutes, as may be amended or renumbered from time to time.

    NFPA Code: The most recent edition of the rules and regulations of the National Fire Protection Association.

    Permits: Official form provided by the zoning department authorizing the display/discharge or sales of fireworks.

    Seasonal retailer: Any person, firm, partnership, corporation engaged in the business of selling retail fireworks in accordance with the terms of this article in the county, from June 20 through July 5 and December 10 through January 2, each year.

    Special or display fireworks: Large fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration or detonation. This term includes, but is not limited to, firecrackers containing more than two (2) grains (130 mg) of explosive composition, aerial shells containing more than forty (40) grains of pyrotechnic composition, and other display pieces which exceed the limits for classification as "common fireworks" or which are classified as Class B explosives by the United States Department of Transportation.

(Ord. No. 2012-9, § I, 8-28-12)