FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITION

Oxford Code of Ordinances ch. 38, art. III

in effect

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 38-120 Fireworks and pyrotechnic composition—Sale, use or possession prohibited; exception.

Sec. 38-120. - Fireworks and pyrotechnic composition—Sale, use or possession prohibited; exception. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, store, display, or have in their possession, or use or explode anywhere in this city, any firecrackers, Roman candles, torpedoes, sky rockets, pyrotechnic special-effect materials and any and all explosives which are now or may hereafter be classified as "common fireworks." The term "fireworks" shall not include paper caps for use in toy guns and similar items and outdoor use of nonexplosive sparklers (Ord. No. 2013-4, 2-19-2013)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 38-121 Same—Additional exceptions.

Sec. 38-121. - Same—Additional exceptions. The prohibition of section 38-120 herein shall not apply to the storage, sale or use of signals necessary for the safe operation of railroads or other classes of public or private transportation, or to the military or naval forces of the United States or of the state, or to peace officers, or to the use of blank cartridge for ceremonial, theatrical or athletic events. (Ord. No. 2013-4, 2-19-2013)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 38-122 Same—Permits for exhibitions.

Sec. 38-122. - Same—Permits for exhibitions. The mayor and board of aldermen may grant permits under which fireworks, the sale, possession or use of which is otherwise prohibited hereby, may be sold and used for exhibition purposes. Such permits shall require that the persons in charge of such exhibitions shall be experienced in the handling of fireworks and the members of the public attending the exhibitions shall be kept at a safe distance therefrom. Any fireworks held in storage for such exhibitions shall be kept in a closed box until removed therefrom for firing. (Ord. No. 2013-4, 2-19-2013)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 38-123 Same—Violations.

Sec. 38-123. - Same—Violations. (a) Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, and the cost of prosecution. Each sale, possession or use as described hereinabove shall constitute a separate violation. (b) In addition to said criminal penalties, any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of said sections shall otherwise be responsible for any and all injuries, deaths, and property damage, as provided in MCA 1972, § 45-13-15. (Ord. No. 2013-4, 2-19-2013)

Source: City of Oxford, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/oxford/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH38FIPRPR_ARTIIIFIPYCOFetched: 11/1/2026