Chapter 66

FIREWORKS

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Holmen 2-10-2000. Amendments noted where applicable.]  

GENERAL REFERENCES

 Peace and good order — See Ch. 127.

  

§ 66-1.  Definitions.

The definition of "fireworks" shall be defined as provided in Wisconsin Statutes Section 167.10(1) and shall be deemed to include all rockets or similar missiles containing explosive fuel. Caps, sparklers and toy snakes are exempt from this definition. 

§ 66-2.  Sales regulated.

Except as provided in Section 167.10(2) and (4), Wisconsin Statutes, no person shall sell, or possess with the intent to sell, fireworks. 

§ 66-3.  Use regulated.

Except as provided in Section 167.10(3), Wisconsin Statutes, no person shall possess or use fireworks without a user's permit, issued pursuant to § 66-4. 

§ 66-4.  User's permit.

As provided in Section 167.10(3), Wisconsin Statutes, fireworks users' permits may be issued for festivals or celebrations after proper application to the Village Clerk on forms provided by the village. The village shall require a certificate of liability insurance or similar proof of coverage in an amount not less than $500,000. There shall be no permit fee. A copy of the permit and proof of insurance shall be given to the Fire and Police Chiefs at least two days before authorized use. 

§ 66-5.  Violations and penalties. 

A.     Any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $50 and the cost of prosecution and, in default of payment of such forfeiture and cost of prosecution, shall be imprisoned in the county jail until the forfeiture and cost of prosecution are paid, but not exceeding five days. 

B.      In addition to any penalty imposed, any person who shall cause physical damage to or destroy any public property shall be liable for the cost of replacing or repairing such damaged or destroyed property. The parents of any unemancipated minor child may also be held liable for the cost of replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed property in accordance with Section 895.035, Wisconsin Statutes.