A. The use, discharge or ignition of fireworks within the Town of Clarkdale is prohibited.

B. Nothing in this section or article shall be construed to prohibit the use, discharge or ignition of novelty items or the occurrence of a supervised public display of fireworks.

C. Permits may be granted by the Fire Marshal or designee for conducting a properly supervised public display of fireworks. Every such public display of fireworks shall be of such character and so located, discharged or fired only after proper inspection and in a manner that does not endanger persons, animals, or property. A permit shall not be issued, and may be revoked, during time periods of high fire danger warnings. The Fire Marshal has authority to impose conditions on any permits granted.

D. Any violation of subsection A of this section is punishable under Article 1-6; the first violation is punishable as a civil offense, with monetary fine of at least fifty dollars ($50.00) but not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00); a second offense may be brought as a Class 2 misdemeanor or as a civil offense with the monetary fine not to exceed the amount of the fine plus applicable surcharges for a Class 2 misdemeanor.

E. Any violation of this section by failing to comply with any permit requirements issued by the Fire Marshal, as identified in subsection C of this section, is punishable under Article 1-6; any violation brought as a criminal misdemeanor offense shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor. [Ordinance #376, 2016; Resolution #1529, 2016; Ordinance #330, 2010; prior code § 10-4-2.]