§ 144-2. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context dearly indicates a different meaning:
    CONSUMER FIREWORKS
    Has the same meaning as in 27 CFR 555.11 or subsequent provision, but includes only products that are tested and certified by a third-party testing laboratory as conforming with United States Consumer Product Safety Commission standards, in accordance with 15 United States Code, Chapter 47. "Consumer fireworks" does not include the following products which are illegal to sell in Maine:
    A. 
    Missile-type rockets, as defined by the State Fire Marshal by rule;
    B. 
    Helicopters and aerial spinners, as defined by the State Fire Marshal by rule; and
    C. 
    Sky rockets and bottle rockets. For purposes of this definition, "sky rockets and bottle rockets" means cylindrical tubes containing not more than 20 grams of chemical composition, as defined by the State Marshal by rule, with a wooden stick attached for guidance and stability that rise into the air upon ignition and that may produce a burst of color or sound at or near the height of flight.
    DISPLAY
    Shall have the same meaning as that term is defined under state law, 8 M.R.S.A. § 221-A(3), as may be amended from time to time.
    FIREWORKS
    Shall have the same meaning as that term is defined under state law, 8 M.R.S.A. § 221-A(4), as may be amended from time to time.
    PERSON
    Any individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, governmental entity, association, or public or private organization of any character.
    TOWN
    The Town of Standish.