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The 4th Amendment takes a very distant back seat to "safety".

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They are using fire inspection laws I'm assssssssuming.

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I remember the good old days when the entire neighborhood sat out on the front lawn and lit fireworks all day long. Now everything is banned and all the sheep have to be herded to the main city firework show. Yay.

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I remember the good old days when the entire neighborhood sat out on the front lawn and lit fireworks all day long. Now everything is banned and all the sheep have to be herded to the main city firework show. Yay.

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You got a license for all the FREEDOM you've got there, buddy?

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Fourth Amendment > city ordinance.

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From a local discussion group:

Following is language from the actual Cibolo ordinance (Section 46-86) regarding possession and discharge of fireworks: The presence of any fireworks within the city limits of the City of Cibolo in violation of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, except where exempt by State Law. The manufacture, sale, offer for sale, or give away of any fireworks within the jurisdiction of the City of Cibolo or within five thousand (5,000) feet of the city limits of the City of Cibolo that is not within the incorporated limits or jurisdiction of another municipality in violation of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, except where exempt by State Law.

The Fire Marshal or any Police Officer of the City of Cibolo or any other duly constituted peace officer is hereby authorized to enter any building where the unlawful presence of fireworks is suspected in order to inspect the same for the presence of such fireworks. It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, store, transport, receive, keep, sell, give, offer, or have in his or her possession with or without intent to sell, use, give, offer, discharge, cause to be discharged, ignite, detonate, fire, or otherwise set in action any fireworks of any description.


Seems legit.

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A lot of ordinances will use language such as "dwelling" or "residence". I don't think it authorises anyone to enter a home. I could be wrong though.

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Listen, I don't like the way that law is being enforced. But retards lighting their neighbors house on fire is a big fucking problem.

Out west we are in a tinder box right now and some asshat blowing shit up and causing forest fires is the best way to calibrate the 4th apperntly.

Ironic also is that 99% of fireworks are made by the Chinese.

Merica,

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So a pissed off neighbor SWATS you?

If you are not in violation. You get paid?

Sec. 46-85. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Fireworks means any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect
by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation.
(Ord. No. 12, § 1, 4-16-1969; Ord. No. 797, § I(a), 3-13-2007)
Sec. 46-86. - Public nuisance and prohibition.
The possession, use, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, giveaway, or discharge of fireworks
within the city limits, or within 5,000 feet of the city limits is hereby declared to be a common and
public nuisance and it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, use, manufacture, sell, offer for
sale, give away, or discharge fireworks within the city limits, or within 5,000 feet of the city limits.
(Ord. No. 12, §§ 2, 4, 4-16-1969; Ord. No. 797, § I(b), 3-13-2007)
Sec. 46-87. - Exceptions.
This article does not apply to:
(1)
Toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices that use paper or plastic caps;
(2)
Model rockets and model rocket motors, designed, sold, and used for the purpose of
propelling recoverable aero models;
(3)
The sale and use, in emergency situations, of pyrotechnic signaling devices or
distress signals for aviation, or highway use;
(4)
The use of fuse and railway torpedoes by railroads;
(5)
The sale of blank cartridges for use in radio, television, film, or theater productions
for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletic events, or for industrial purposes; or
(6)
The use of any pyrotechnic device by military organizations.
(Ord. No. 12, § 3, 4-16-1969; Ord. No. 797, § I(c), 3-13-2007)
Sec. 46-88. - Public displays exempted.
The provisions of section 54-126 shall not apply to a public display of fireworks made under
the terms and conditions of this section, and such display shall be permitted upon compliance with the
provisions of the city's adopted fire prevention code and of this section, as follows:
(1)
Any adult person or any firm, copartnership, corporation or association planning to
make a public display of fireworks shall first make written application for a permit to
the fire marshal at least 14 days in advance of the date of the proposed display.
(2)
It shall be the duty of the fire marshal to make an investigation as to whether the
display as proposed by the applicant for a permit under this article shall be of such a
character that it may be hazardous to property or dangerous to any person; and he
shall, in the exercise of reasonable discretion, grant or deny the application, subject
to the conditions prescribed in this section. If the application is approved, a permit
shall be issued for the public display by the fire marshal. Such permit shall be for a
period of time designated on the permit, but shall not exceed 14 days, and the
permit shall not be transferable. If the application is denied by the fire marshal, he
shall notify the applicant of the denial in writing.
(3)
The applicant for a display permit under this section shall, at the time of making
application, furnish proof of compensation insurance for employees as provided by
the laws of the state; and shall file with the fire marshal a certificate of insurance
evidencing the carrying of public liability insurance in an amount not less than
$300,000.00, issued by an insurance carrier authorized to transact business in the
state, for the benefit of the person named therein as insured, as evidence of ability
to respond in damages in at least the amount of $300,000.00, such policy to be
approved by the fire marshal. In lieu of insurance, the applicant may file with the fire
marshal a bond in the amount of $300,000.00, issued by an authorized surety
company approved by the fire marshal, conditioned upon the applicant's payment of
all damages to persons or property which shall or may result from or be caused by
such public display of fireworks or any negligence on the part of the applicant or his
agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors in the presentation of the public
display.
(4)
The range of aerial displays shall not be more than 200 feet, and the fireworks shall
be discharged vertically from tubes approved by the fire marshal.
(5)
The limit of a display authorized by this section shall be not more than 45 minutes
per performance, and there shall not be more than two performances in each 24
hours.
(6)
No public display of fireworks shall be of such a character and so located,
discharged, or fired as to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or property, and
this determination shall be within the sound discretion of the fire marshal.
(7)
The persons handling the display of fireworks under this section shall be competent,
adult persons and experienced pyrotechnic operators approved by the fire marshal.
No person not approved by the fire marshal shall handle fireworks at the public
display. The names of the experienced pyrotechnic operators shall be designated
on the permit issued.
(8)
For each public display of fireworks under this section, the fire marshal may require
that not less than two firefighters of the city be in attendance during the display. The
expense of such firefighters at the display shall be borne by the applicant for the
permit and shall be paid in advance at the time of the application for the permit.
(9)
The material to be used for a public display authorized by this section shall not be
stored within the city limits, but shall be brought in on the day of the public display
and then shall be taken immediately to the place of display for further handling and
storage.
(Ord. No. 797, § I(d), 3-13-2007)
Sec. 46-89. - City attorney authority.
Notwithstanding any penal provision of this article, the city attorney is authorized to file suit
on behalf of the city, the fire marshal, or both for such injunctive relief as may be necessary to prevent
a violation of this article. It shall not be necessary to obtain injunctive relief as a prerequisite to seizure
of fireworks.

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No warrant?  Then you'll have to earn entry into my house and it won't be easy.

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The 4th Amendment takes a very distant back seat to "safety".

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Listen, I don't like the way that law is being enforced. But retards lighting their neighbors house on fire is a big fucking problem.

Out west we are in a tinder box right now and some asshat blowing shit up and causing forest fires is the best way to calibrate the 4th apperntly.

Ironic also is that 99% of fireworks are made by the Chinese.

Merica,

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Listen, I don't like the way that law is being enforced. But retards lighting their neighbors house on fire is a big fucking problem.

Out west we are in a tinder box right now and some asshat blowing shit up and causing forest fires is the best way to calibrate the 4th apperntly.

Ironic also is that 99% of fireworks are made by the Chinese.

Merica,

Sec. 46-86. - Public nuisance and prohibition.
The possession, use, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, giveaway, or discharge of fireworks
within the city limits, or within 5,000 feet of the city limits is hereby declared to be a common and
public nuisance and <nonexistent 4th amendment violation goes here> it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, use, manufacture, sell, offer for
sale, give away, or discharge fireworks within the city limits, or within 5,000 feet of the city limits.