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Discharging explosives in the Village of Ardentown
Ordinance 01-2022
Section 1: Although the State of Delaware already prohibits the
sale or possession of fireworks in Delaware Code Title 16,
Chapter 65, unless a pyrotechnician is in charge, violations
occur in Ardentown that require specific attention.
Section 2: The additional danger from such illegal activity
results from the fact that the Village greens and streets adjoin
and are surrounded by homes. trees, grasses and other
flammable material that are combustible, particularly in
periods of drought...
Section 3. Therefore it is ordained that no person shall
discharge any appliance, whether projecting or exploding,
including fireworks, rifles or guns in any portion of the Village
of Ardentown. This ban is parallel to protection already offered
in Arden.
Section 4. These provisions do not apply to any peace officers
in the regular discharge of their duties. Nothing in this
ordinance shall be construed as restricting the legal possession
of arms under the Second Amendment of the U. S.
Constitution.
Section 5. Violators of this ordinance shall be fined a minimum
of $25 and a maximum of $100 for each incident.
First two readings at the Town Meeting of Ardentown on Nov.
8, 2021, and final reading and adoption on Feb. 14, 2022.