§ 42-211. Regulations governing all fireworks and sparklers sales locations.  


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  • (a)

    Storage facilities for fireworks or sparklers shall not be located in residential areas.

    (b)

    Smoking shall not be permitted within 50 feet of any fireworks or sparklers, either on display for sale or storage.

    (c)

    "Smoking Prohibited Within 50 Feet", or similarly worded signs, shall be conspicuously posted at all sales and storage locations. Sign lettering shall be not less than two inches high with a minimum 3/8 ″ stroke on a contrasting background.

    (d)

    A sign, clearly visible to the general public, shall be posted at all fireworks or sparklers sales locations, indicating the legal dates for discharge of fireworks or sparklers as set forth in this article. Sign lettering shall be not less than one inch high with a minimum 3/16 ″ stroke on a contrasting background.

    (e)

    All locations containing fireworks or sparklers shall be equipped with a sufficient number of approved portable fire extinguishers having a combined rating of at least 2A 10BC, as determined by the Division Chief/Fire Marshall of the City of Deltona or its representative.

    (f)

    No amount of storage or display of fireworks or sparklers shall, by its presence, be permitted if it creates a distinct hazard to the life or safety of any customer, employee, or property.

    (g)

    All sales to wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors, and agencies shall be accompanied by a sales receipt indicating the name, address, phone number, a copy of the registration with the division, pursuant to F.S. § 791.015, and a Federal Identification Number.

    (h)

    All sales receipts, with attached copies of required documentation, shall be available at each sales location for all sales occurring at that location for inspection by the City of Deltona Code Enforcement Officer or law enforcement official upon request.

    (i)

    All sales of fireworks pursuant to F.S. § 791.07, Agricultural and fish hatchery use, shall require a copy of the statement which was filed with the local sheriff's department, as required by Chapter 5A-3 of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, that buyer is engaged in agricultural or fishing works.

    (j)

    Compliance with all other rules and regulations which apply to the sale of fireworks or retail sale of sparklers, as required by Florida Statutes, Federal and State Revenue laws, Florida Administrative Code, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is required additional action by the seller and/or buyer before a sale of fireworks or sparklers is valid under this article.

(Ord. No. 17-2004, § 1, 6-7-2004)