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ORDINANCE NO. Q 14- -oa? AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS. WHEREAS,the personal display of fireworks on and prior to Independence Day is an annual American tradition; WHEREAS,the City of Batesville wishes to support and encourage displays of patriotism; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas: Section 1: Use of Fireworks (A)Public display of fireworks. Public displays of fireworks may be allowed upon the application and granting of a public fireworks display permit by the Mayor or his designee subject to the following conditions: (1)An applicant must possess a valid state fireworks permit and comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to apply for The City of Batesville public fireworks display permit. (2) Public fireworks display permits may be issued for the hours sof 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. on July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4t'and 5th. (3) Public fireworks display permits may be issued as a part of any special event permit issued by the City. (B)The Fire Chief or Mayor shall be authorized to declare an emergency and prohibit all use of fireworks upon a determination that such use would create a fire hazard due to dry conditions. (C)The fire chief or mayor shall be authorized to approve an alternate date for any lawful public display which is canceled due to adverse weather conditions or any nuisance fires so designated by the fire chief or mayor. (D)The issuance of permits for the public display of fireworks is subject to all state, federal, and municipal law, as well as the health, safety, and peace of the citizens of Batesville,Arkansas. Section 2: Sale of Fireworks (A) No person shall sell or distribute any firecrackers, sky rockets, bottle rockets, sparklers, roman candles, or any other explosive used for amusement purposes, or