Chapter 9.85
NOVELTY LIGHTERS
Sections:
9.85.050 Violation and penalties.
9.85.010 Definition.
“Novelty lighter” is defined as a lighter which is especially attractive to children 10 years of age or younger due to the toy-like design or other features, such as buttons or devices that initiate visual effects, flashing lights, or musical sounds that would attract and encourage the child to play with or use the lighter. (Ord. 899 Sec. 1, 2008)
9.85.020 Prohibition.
The retail sale, offer of retail sale, gift or distribution of any novelty lighter within the City of Norco is prohibited. This prohibition is applicable to:
(1) Novelty lighters which are being actively transported through the City; or
(2) Novelty lighters located in a warehouse closed to the public for the purposes of retail sales. (Ord. 899 Sec. 1, 2008)
9.85.030 Exceptions.
The term novelty lighter excludes:
(1) Any lighter manufactured prior to 1980; and
(2) Any lighter which has been permanently modified so as to be incapable of producing a flame or combustion. (Ord. 899 Sec. 1, 2008)
9.85.040 Enforcement.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Fire Chief, or his designee, any police officer, any code compliance officer, or any City official authorized to enforce any provision of the Norco Municipal Code. (Ord. 899 Sec. 1, 2008)
9.85.050 Violation and penalties.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as prescribed in Chapter 1.04 of the Norco Municipal Code. (Ord. 899 Sec. 1, 2008)