Ordinances-2017-420 - Chapter 41

a. The prohibition of use of fireworks described in Section 41.13 (2) of the Tiffin Code of Ordinances; and b. A statement that a violation of Section 41.13 (2) of the Tiffin Code of Ordinances constitutes a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $625.00. D. Violations 1. Any person who fails to perform an act required by the provisions of Section 41.13 (3) (C), or who commits an act prohibited by the provisions of Section 41.13 (3) (C), shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor, or shall be guilty of a municipal infraction, subject to the simple misdemeanor minimum fines below in subsection 2. 2. A person who sells consumer fireworks to a person who is less than 18 years of age commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00. A person who is less than 18 years of age who purchases consumer fireworks commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00. Section III. Amendment: The Tiffin Zoning Ordinance is amended as follows: A. Section 1.05 RULES AND DEFINITIONS B. Definitions is amended to include: Consumer Fireworks: means those fireworks as defined by Iowa Code Chapter 727 and includes the below described first-class consumer fireworks and second-class consumer fireworks. First-class consumer fireworks means the following consumer fireworks, as described in American Pyrotechnics Association Standard 87-1, Chapter 3: 1. Areal shell kits and reloadable tubes 2. Chasers 3. Helicopters and aerial spinners 4. Firecrackers 5. Mine and shell devices 6. Missile-type rockets 7. Roman candles 8. Sky rockets and bottle rockets 9. Multiple tube devices under this definition that are manufactured in accordance with American Pyrotechnics Association Standard APA 87-1, Section 3.5.