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Suggested revisions to proposed Special Events amendments relating to Fireworks Displays <br />Line 24-31 Definition of Display Fireworks <br />Large fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, <br />deflagration, or detonation. This term includes, but is not limited to, salutes containing more than <br />2 grains (130 mg) of explosive materials, aerial shells containing more than 40 grams of <br />pyrotechnic compositions, and other display pieces which exceed the limits of explosive <br />materials for classification as “consumer fireworks.” <br /> <br />Display fireworks are classified as fireworks UN0333, UN0334 or UN0335 by the U.S. <br />Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 172.101. This term also includes fused set pieces <br />containing components, which together exc eed 50 mg of salute powder. <br /> <br />Line 41 delete: fireworks – add: fireworks display <br /> <br />Line 93 add: provided that there is no fireworks display. <br /> <br />Line 123 add: There will be no exemption for fireworks displays . <br /> <br />Line 127 add: Special Instructions for Fireworks Display Applications <br /> <br />Fireworks displays may be sponsored by a city, fair association, amusement park or other public <br />or private organization only after obtaining a permit prior to conducting a display. Permits are <br />issued to the display sponsor. <br /> <br />State law prohibits private individuals, including a certified fireworks operator acting as an <br />individual, from sponsoring fireworks displays however, a fireworks display company may <br />sponsor displays for private parties. <br /> <br />All fireworks displays must be conducted under the direct supervision of a public display <br />fireworks operator certified by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal. Fire departments are not <br />exempt from this requirement. <br /> <br />Line 132 add: When a fireworks display is to be conducted, a permit must be <br />secured from the city clerk of that municipality. Before issuing the permit the city clerk must <br />refer an application for a permit to the chief of the fire department for review and approval. The <br />permit may not be issued unless the fire chief approves the application. <br /> <br />Application Form <br />The sponsor must, at a minimum, provide the following information to the city clerk (county <br />auditor) in writing when applying for a permit to conduct a fireworks display: <br /> <br />1. The name of the organization sponsoring the fireworks display, including the name, address <br />and phone number of the authorized agent of that organization. Permits are not transferable. <br />2. The name of the certified public display fireworks operator, and the operator’s certificate <br />number issued by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, responsible for supervising the display. <br />3. The date, time of day and exact location of the proposed display.