Fireworks Statutes applying to Matanuska-Susitna Borough

1)Matanuska-SusitnaBoroughCode
TITLE8:HEALTHANDWELFARE
CHAPTER8.35:FIREWORKSCONTROL

A person may not explode any fireworks, except as otherwise provided by this chapter, within the corporate limits of the borough.

(Ord. 94-001AM, § 8 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-114, § 7, 1992; Ord. 69-12, § 12.05.030, 1969)

8.35.050EXCEPTIONS FOR AUTHORIZED DISPLAYS.

(A)Fireworks may be used for public displays by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations or groups of individuals if:

(1)A permit application for public display of fireworks shall be filed with the manager on a form provided by the manager. It shall be accompanied by an appropriate filing fee as established by the assembly and made payable to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the borough’s division of emergency services 24 hours prior to the permitted activity taking place.

(2)a bond is filed with the borough of at least $1,000,000 to ensure payment of all damages to persons or property caused by the display. The bond may not be required if the permit holder has in effect an insurance policy which accomplishes the same purpose as the bond.

(B)A permit issued under this chapter is non-transferable, non-delegable, and non-assignable, unless expressly authorized by the borough.

(Ord. 94-001AM, § 8 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-114, § 8, 1992; Ord. 69-12, § 12.05.040, 1969)

8.35.060PERMISSIBLE SALES AND USES.

(A)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:

(1)any resident wholesaler, dealer or jobber from selling at wholesale fireworks which are not prohibited by this chapter;

(2)the sale of any kind of fireworks which are to be shipped directly from the state in accordance with regulations of the United States Interstate Commerce Commission;

(3)the use of fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for signal purposes or illumination;

(4)the sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or theater;

(5)the use of fireworks for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletic events or parades; or

(6)use by military organizations.

(Ord. 94-001AM, § 8 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-114, § 9, 1992; Ord. 69-12, § 12.05.050, 1969)

8.35.070 Penalty for violations. [Repealed by Ord. 95-088(SUB)(am), § 8 (part), 1995. See MSB 8.35.080 for current provisions]

8.35.080VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES.

(A)Except as otherwise specified in this chapter violations of this chapter are infractions.

(B)Remedies, enforcement actions, and penalties shall be consistent with the terms and provisions of MSB 1.45.

(Ord. 95-088(SUB)(am), § 19 (part), 1995)

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2) State of Alaska - Division of Forestry:

Sec. 41.15.070. Disposal of burning materials.

A person who, during the fire season, throws away lighted tobacco, cigar, cigarette, match, firecracker, or other burning material on forested land, whether public or private, is guilty of a misdemeanor.