§ 10-31. Retail display of fireworks—Storage, sale, and handling

The following restrictions and conditions must be met in locations where fireworks are available for sale to the public:

(1) All retailers are forbidden to expose fireworks where the sun shines through glass on the merchandise displayed, except where such fireworks are in the original package, and all fireworks kept for sale on front counters must remain in original packages, except where an attendant is on constant duty at all times at counters where such fireworks are on display; provided, however, that fireworks in open stock may be kept in showcases or counters out of reach of the public without an attendant being on duty. Signs reading "FIREWORKS FOR SALE—NO SMOKING ALLOWED" in letters at least two inches tall shall be displayed in the section of the store set aside for the sale of fireworks. For small structures temporarily erected to be used as a place for storing and selling fireworks only, such sign shall be posted on the front of the structure.

(2) Fireworks shall not be sold or kept for sale in a place of business where paints, oils, varnishes, turpentine or gasoline or other flammable substances are kept in unbroken containers, unless in a separate and distinct section or department of the store.

(3) Two U.L. listed 4A:80B:C (10#) fire extinguishers must be provided and kept in close proximity to the stock of fireworks in all buildings where fireworks are sold. Small fireworks structures (less than 800 square feet) shall have at least one U.L. listed 4A:80B: C (10#) fire extinguisher in close proximity to the stock of fireworks.

(4) Fireworks shall not be stored, kept, sold, or discharged within 50 feet of any gasoline pump, gasoline filling station, gasoline bulk station or any building in which gasoline or volatile liquids are sold in quantities in excess of one gallon, except in stores where cleaners, paints, and oils are handled in sealed containers only.

(5) Fireworks shall not be allowed to be discharged within 300 feet of any facility, permanent or temporary, from which fireworks are offered for retail sale. At least one sign that reads as follows, in letters at least four inches high on a contrasting background, shall be conspicuously posted on the exterior of each side of the structure "NO FIREWORKS DISCHARGE WITHIN 300 FEET."

(6) Temporary consumer fireworks facilities must be at least 50 feet from any other tent, stand, building or fireworks storage area. Structures must be at least ten feet from any vehicle parking area.

(Res. No. 09-1999, Amend. #2, § 6, 8-31-10)