§ 21-6. Sale and discharge of firearms, discharge of firearms.

(a)

Definitions: "Firearm" means any device designed, made or adopted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance.

"Fireworks" means any firecracker, rocket, roman candle, aerial bomb, or other device used to obtain visible or audible display of fireworks.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell, or use, discharge, explode, or fire any fireworks within the city limits of the City of Waxahachie, with the following exceptions:

(1)

Public displays of fireworks may be held with written approval of the city council. The city council may impose any restrictions or make any requirements it deems necessary, if it sees fit to issue such approval.

(2)

Reserved.

(3)

Signal flares, or devices, designated and used for the purpose of emergency warning, or by railroads as signal devices, are not prohibited.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person other than a peace officer in line of duty to discharge a firearm within the city limits of the City of Waxahachie.

(Ord. No. 1170, 2-2-76; Ord. No. 1879, § 4, 9-16-96)