Chapter 5.30
FIREWORKS
Sections:
5.30.010 License – Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the retail sale of or to sell any fireworks within the city of Forks without first having obtained a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 93 § 1, 1962)
5.30.020 License – Fee.
The annual license fee for the sale of such fireworks as may be authorized hereunder, or that may be authorized by the provisions of the laws of the state of Washington, shall be $1.00 per annum, payable in advance. (Ord. 93 § 2, 1962)
5.30.030 Dangerous fireworks.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, possess, use or explode any dangerous fireworks within the city of Forks. Any item of fireworks which does not bear a "safe and sane" registration or classification of the State Fire Marshal in conformity with Chapter 228, Laws of 1961 of the State of Washington, shall be deemed dangerous and is prohibited by this chapter. (Ord. 93 § 3, 1962)
5.30.040 Exception.
No person shall use or explode any fireworks within the city of Forks except from 12:00 noon on the twenty-eighth day of June to 12:00 noon on the sixth day of July of any year; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to duly-authorized public displays where the same are authorized pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington. (Ord. 93 § 4, 1962)
5.30.050 One license limit.
Only one license shall be issued each year for the sale of fireworks during any one calendar year. (Ord. 93 § 5, 1962)
5.30.060 License – Issuance.
A license for the sale of fireworks shall be issued only after the applicant shall have a valid and subsisting license issued by the state of Washington authorizing the holder thereof to engage in the fireworks business. (Ord. 93 § 6, 1962)
5.30.070 Temporary stands.
All safe and sane fireworks except "toy caps" and "sparklers" shall be sold only from temporary stands. (Ord. 93 § 7, 1962)
5.30.080 Permit application.
Any person desiring to sell fireworks shall first make written application for a permit to the chief fire prevention officer of the city of Forks or to such other person as may be designated by the governing body of the city. (Ord. 93 § 8, 1962)
5.30.090 Investigation.
It shall be the duty of the officer to whom application for permit was made to make an investigation and submit a report of his findings and his recommendations for or against the issuance of the permit together with his reasons therefor to the governing body of the city. (Ord. 93 § 9, 1962)
5.30.100 Violation – Penalty.
Anyone violating any of the terms of this chapter shall be deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction thereof be fined in the sum of not more than $100.00 or imprisoned for a period not to exceed 30 days. (Ord. 93 § 11, 1962)