A.    It is unlawful to store any fireworks in the city, except as may be necessary for the performance of a licensed public exhibition of pyrotechnics. Any such storage must be under the supervision of and subject to the approval of the fire marshal.

    B.    It is unlawful for any person, firm, co-partnership, or corporation to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail or use or explode any fireworks in the city; provided, that the public exhibitions of fireworks may be given if a permit therefore is granted by the city council.

    C.    The term "fireworks" shall be as is, from time to time, defined in 425 ILCS 35/1, as approved, adopted, and amended. (Amended during 1997 codification; prior code § 27-2-15)