GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

S	2 

SENATE BILL 626
Second Edition Engrossed 4/14/99

Short Title:  Durham Fireworks.	(Local)

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Sponsors: Senators Lucas; and Gulley.

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Referred to:  State and Local Government.

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March 30, 1999

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DURHAM CITY COUNCIL TO DELEGATE TO CITY DEPARTMENTS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1. Section 60 of the Charter of the City of Durham, being Chapter 671 of the 1975 Session Laws, reads as rewritten:
"Sec. 60. Fireworks and Firearms. – The City Council may regulate or prevent the firing of firearms, fireworks, and all explosives or combustible or dangerous material in the streets, public grounds or elsewhere, within or near the City.
  Fireworks may be exhibited, used or discharged at public exhibitions, such as fairs, carnivals, shows of all descriptions and public celebrations, only after written permission has been obtained from the City.  The City Council may delegate authority to grant such permission to the city fire department."
Section 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.