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Pewee Valley - Fireworks

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115.04 FIREWORKS WITHIN COUNTY LIMITS.

   Fireworks and consumer fireworks shall not be used, ignited, fired or exploded in the county, except as follows.

   (A)   All consumer fireworks must be handled, stored, used, possessed and sold in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local law.

   (B)   Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, and regardless of the day of the week on which July 4 falls, persons may use, ignite, fire or explode fireworks or consumer fireworks on any date specifically named or designated by the Fiscal Court as the date to celebrate Independence Day for the county, if other than the actual date of July 4, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and midnight.

   (C)   No person may use, ignite, fire or explode any fireworks or consumer fireworks as defined in KRS 227.702(2) and (3), if they are under the age of 18 years of age.

   (D)   No person may use, ignite, fire or explode any listed consumer fireworks in KRS 227.702(1) when under the age of eight years of age and not accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

   (E)   No person may use, ignite, fire or explode any listed consumer fireworks within 200 feet of any structure or motor vehicle (whether operational or non-operational), as defined in KRS 227.715(11).

   (F)   Consumer fireworks defined in KRS 227.702(1) are not restricted by date, but are prohibited after 11:00 p.m.

(Ord. KOC 16-820-207, passed 6-7-2016) Penalty, see § 115.99