§ 12-04-010. Definitions.  


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  • The following terms are defined for the purpose of this article:

    Aerial device shall be defined as a fireworks device that, upon ignition, propels itself or an insert more than ten (10) feet into the air, but does not include a firework that produces a shower of sparks. "Aerial device" includes, but is not limited to, sky rockets and bottle rockets, missile-type rockets, helicopters, spinners, Roman candles, mines and shells.

    Fireworks shall be defined as any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration or detonation.

    Ground audible device shall be defined as a fireworks device intended to function on the ground and produce an audible explosion sound louder than a paper pistol cap.

    Permissible fireworks shall be defined as fireworks which are legal for sale and use in New Mexico under the provisions of the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act.

(Code 1960, § 7-4-1; Ord. No. 850, § 1, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 882 (part); Ord. No. 1563 , 4-24-18)

Cross reference

Rules of construction and definitions generally, § 1-2.