§ 34-26. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

Fireworks means any explosive composition or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect of a temporary exhibitional nature by explosion, combustion, deflagration or detonation, and shall include blank cartridges, toy cannons in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, torpedoes, sky rockets, Roman candles, sparklers, bombs or other fireworks of like construction and any fireworks containing any explosive compound; or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance, or containing combustible substances producing visual effects. The term "fireworks" shall not include toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices with paper or plastic caps containing 0.25 grains or less of explosive compound; provided, they are so constructed that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion.

Public displays of fireworks means a supervised showing for profit or nonprofit of fireworks for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect to be viewed or heard by three or more individuals.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 8-1, 4-19-95; Ord. No. 2006-15, 6-21-06)

State law reference

Similar provisions, 425 ILCS 35/1, 35/2.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.