HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2002-25Resolution #25-2002
REGULATING THE USE OF FIREWORKS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITHIN
MOAB CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, drought conditions throughout the western Umted States have necessitated special
fire hazard mitigation measures, and
WHEREAS, drought conditions within the City of Moab have created increased fire hazards, and
WHEREAS, Utah Code Annotated, Section 53-7-225 provides for the sale and discharge of
Class C common approved explosives, and
WHEREAS, Utah Code Annotated, Section 10-8-47 provides that municipalities may regulate
and prevent the discharge of firearms, rockets, power, fireworks or any other dangerous or
combustible material, and
WHEREAS, the Moab City Council has found that it is in the interest of the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the City of Moab to prohibit the use of all fireworks and
combustible matenals within Moab City Limits for the penod of June 12 — November 1, 2002,
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Governing Body of the City of Moab do hereby resolve that use
of fireworks and combustible matenals within Moab City Limits for the penod of June 12
through November 1, 2002 is prohibited Violations of said prohibitions are punishable by a fine
of not more than $500, or impnsonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage
Passed and adopted by action of the Governing Body of Moab City in open session this
9th day of July, 2002
CITY O MOAB
By
David L Sakrison
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
Resolution #25-2002
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