8.42.040 Authorized use December 31st – January 1st.
A. The discharge of Class C common fireworks defined as saleable under AS 18.72.100, lawfully purchased outside the jurisdiction of the city, shall be allowed annually without a permit on private property with the permission of the property owner and under the direct supervision of a person 21 years or older, during the four-hour period beginning at 9:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on December 31st and ending at 1:00 a.m. Alaska Standard Time on January 1st, except in these restricted areas:
1. Within 250 feet of any health care facility or assisted living facility, library, school, or place of worship;
2. Within 500 feet of any automotive service station or other premises where flammable liquids or gases are stored;
3. Within or from any structure or vehicle;
4. On or within 50 feet of waterways within the city limits.
B. Permission to discharge fireworks in this section shall not apply during any period when the State of Alaska Division of Forestry or the city of Palmer has issued a ban on open burning. (Ord. 11-008 § 3, 2011; Ord. 09-025 § 3, 2009)