The Falmouth Police and Fire Chiefs wanted to remind citizens that the sale and use of fireworks are not permitted in the Town of Falmouth, by ordinance. Please see ordinance below.
Sec. 10-4. - Use and sale of consumer fireworks prohibited.
(a)
A person may not use, sell or offer for sale consumer fireworks, as defined in 8 M.R.S.A. §221-A, in the town.
(b)
In addition to applicable penalties provided by 8 M.R.S.A. §223-A, violation of the provisions of this section is a civil violation punishable in accordance with section 1-14. The Town Police Department may confiscate and dispose of any consumer fireworks that are in violation of this section.
(c)
Pursuant to 8 M.R.S.A. §227-B, nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or regulate fireworks displays, as defined in 8 M.R.S.A. §221-A, or the issuance of permits for fireworks displays by the Maine Commissioner of Public Safety or a designee.
(Ord. of 11-14-2011)
Sec. 10-4. - Use and sale of consumer fireworks prohibited.
(a)
A person may not use, sell or offer for sale consumer fireworks, as defined in 8 M.R.S.A. §221-A, in the town.
(b)
In addition to applicable penalties provided by 8 M.R.S.A. §223-A, violation of the provisions of this section is a civil violation punishable in accordance with section 1-14. The Town Police Department may confiscate and dispose of any consumer fireworks that are in violation of this section.
(c)
Pursuant to 8 M.R.S.A. §227-B, nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or regulate fireworks displays, as defined in 8 M.R.S.A. §221-A, or the issuance of permits for fireworks displays by the Maine Commissioner of Public Safety or a designee.
(Ord. of 11-14-2011)
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