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§58-3. Prohibited Acts. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, store, sell, transport, or use fireworks within the Town of Boston, except as otherwise authorized by this Code or by applicable New York State Law. B. Prohibited fireworks include, but are not limited to, firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial repeaters, M-80s, cherry bombs, or similar explosive devices C. Possession or use of any fireworks not permitted by New York State law is strictly prohibited. §58-4. Public Fireworks Displays. A. Permit Required. No person, business or corporation shall engage in a public firework display unless they obtain a permit through the Town’s Building Department in accordance with New York State Fire Code Section 5608, New York Penal Law § 405.00 and New York Insurance Law § 6302. B. Permit Fee. The nonrefundable fee for a fireworks display permit shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Fees most recently adopted by the Town Board. C. Application Process. 1. Application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed event. 2. Applicant must provide: (a) A detailed site plan; (b) Evidence of commercial general liability insurance with an occurrence limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) and coverage for medical payments in the event of injury of not less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per person and a general aggregate limit of not less than Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00); (c) A valid New York State certified pyrotechnic operator’s license; and (d) Safety and crowd control plans. D. Inspections. The Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the subject premises prior to the issuance of a permit and it shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer, after such permit has been issued, to inspect the premises wherein said display will take place to see that the execution of the work so authorized by said permit shall be done in conformity with the approved plans and specifications and the existing standards, rules and regulations applicable thereto. §58-5. Enforcement and Penalties. A. This chapter shall be enforced by any local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the Town Code Enforcement Officer.