<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 16-14. - Fireworks.</div>
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               In addition to the rules and regulations stated in chapter 33 of the North Carolina
               State Fire Prevention Code, which is adopted by reference in this chapter, the board
               of county commissioners adopts the following provisions:
               
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                  (1)
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                  The county fire marshal is hereby granted the authority, given to the board of county
                  commissioners by G.S. Â§ 14-413, to issue permits for use of pyrotechnics (fireworks)
                  within the county.
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                  (2)
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                  No person shall engage in the use of pyrotechnics without first completing an application
                  and obtaining a permit from the fire marshal's office ten days in advance of such
                  use. The names and addresses of all operators must appear on the application and they
                  must be approved by the fire marshal's office before any display or use of the pyrotechnics.
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                  (3)
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                  The fire marshal shall issue the permit after all requirements of chapter 33 of the
                  North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code have been met, the appropriate fees paid
                  and the applicant has posted a bond or certificate of insurance. The bond or certificate
                  of insurance shall be in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 to cover damages to
                  real or personal property and an additional $1,000,000.00 to cover damages for personal
                  injuries.
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               (Ord. of 4-26-93, Â§ 16; Ord. of 8-14-06(2), Â§ 11)
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