City Code

Section 640 - Sale of Fireworks

640.01 License Required.  No person shall store for later sale, offer for sale, expose for sale, or sell at retail or wholesale any fireworks permitted for sale or use by Minnesota Statutes 624.20 through 624.25 without obtaining a license in accordance with this Section. The provisions of Section 160 of this Code shall apply to all licenses required by this Section and to holders of such licenses.  The term of the license shall be April 1 to March 31.

640.02 Application for License.  The application for a license shall be made on forms provided by the Fire Chief.  The application shall be accompanied by the fee in the amount set forth in Section 185 of this Code.

640.03 Issuance of License.  The Fire Chief shall issue a license upon finding that all the requirements of the City Code and National Fire Protection Association Standard 1124 (2003 Edition) have been met.

640.04 Compliance with Zoning Ordinance.  No person shall store for later sale, offer for sale, expose for sale, or sell at wholesale or retail any fireworks unless in full compliance with Section 850 of this Code.  Sales from motor vehicles, trailers, tents or other temporary structures or shelters or from temporary stands located outside of a permanent building are expressly prohibited.

History:  Ord 2003-8 adopted 7/1/03

Cross Reference:  Section 185