§ 9.9.010. Selling and discharging dates and times.

A.

The selling and discharging of fireworks within the incorporated limits of Great Falls shall be July 2, through July 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Ord. 3158, 2017; Ord. 2965, 2007; Ord. 2664, 1994).

B.

Fireworks may be discharged on December 31, from 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. January 1. Fireworks may not be sold within the incorporated city limits except as provided in 9.9.010(A).

C.

The Fire Chief, or designee, shall determine if there are special circumstances that warrant the discharge of fireworks which are not provided for in 9.9.010(A) and (B), and authorize such use if the circumstance benefits the community and is of national, state and local significance.

D.

Professional Fireworks Displays using display fireworks. Public displays of fireworks by a licensed, bonded pyrotechnic operator are exempt from 9.9.010(A)-(C). Permits for any public display by a licensed bonded pyrotechnic operator from the Fire Department are required to conduct a public fireworks display. "Display Fireworks" means an aerial shell, salute, flash shell, comet, sky battle, mine, and any similar 1.3g (display fireworks) and 1.4g (consumer fireworks) explosive as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in Part 173, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

E.

The City Manager may, after consultation with the Fire Chief, issue an emergency declaration banning the discharge of any fireworks during any portion of the period specified in Section 9.9.010(A) if, in the judgment of the Fire Chief, the discharge of fireworks poses a significant danger to public safety due to adverse weather conditions such as drought, winds, and/or extreme heat, and that the conditions warrant issuance of an emergency proclamation.

(Ord. 3158, 2017; Ord. 2965, 2007; Ord. 2664, 1994).