A. The provision of this chapter shall not apply to any explosive or flammable compound, blasting caps or similar items used for industrial purposes, or to any blank cartridges for use by persons for bona fide ceremonial purposes, athletic or sports events or military ceremonials or demonstrations.

B. This chapter shall not be construed so as to prohibit the use of torpedoes, flares, or fuses by motor vehicles, railroads or other transportation agencies for signal purposes.

C. This chapter shall not be construed so as to prohibit the assembling, compounding, use or display of fireworks of whatever nature by any person engaged in the production of motion pictures, theatricals or operas when such person possesses a valid permit.

D. This chapter does not prohibit any manufacturer, wholesaler, dealer or jobber having a license and a permit, if a permit is required by this chapter, from selling fireworks to a person having a license and a permit for public displays of fireworks and/or special use. (Ord. M-4137 §3, 2015)