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(a) The Board of Trustees has the power to grant permits, within the area under its jurisdiction, for supervised public displays of fireworks by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations and groups, and to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of such permits.

(b) Application for a permit as provided for herein shall be filed with the Town Clerk, together with a license fee of five dollars ($5.00) per day and an inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). The application shall contain at least the following information:

(1) Name and address of applicant;

(2) Location where the applicant will sell fireworks;

(3) Name and address of any wholesaler or distributor from whom the retailer proposes to purchase lawful fireworks for resale;

(4) Manner, method and times when and how the applicant proposes to sell lawful fireworks; and

(5) Such additional information as may be required by the Board of Trustees.

Such application shall be made in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of display. Every display shall be handled by a competent operator and shall be of such character and so located, discharged and fired as not to be hazardous to property or endanger any person. Before a permit is granted, the operator and the location and handling of the display shall be approved, after investigation, by the Fire Chief or the Chief of Police, or their authorized agents.

(c) No person displaying fireworks under this Section shall fail to dispose of any fireworks that remain unfired after the display is concluded in a safe manner.

(d) No permit shall be transferable or assignable. No permit shall be required for such public display of fireworks at any county or district fair duly organized under the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Town. (Ord. 310 §3, 1988)