§ 38-157. Possession on public property on July 4.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess, without a permit obtained pursuant to section 38-155, on July 4 any sparklers, fireworks or smoke devices in or on any city- or government-owned park, sidewalk, street, property or building. Any police officer, fire officer, deputy sheriff or other duly appointed law enforcement officer is authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed all such devices found in the possession of any person within the prohibited areas.

(Code 1961, § 15-49; Code 1985, § 13-8(i); Ord. No. 2405, § 1, 10-5-93; Ord. No. 2640, § 1, 8-27-96; Ord. No. 2772, § 2, 8-19-97)