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Section 3301.1.3, Fireworks, shall be amended to read as follows: The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Only when approved for fireworks displays, storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 3304 and 3308. 2. The use of fireworks for approved display as allowed in Section 3308. The presence or use of fireworks within the jurisdiction of the City of Paris in violation of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a common and public nuisance. The restrictions of this Section shall be applicable and in force throughout the territory of the City of Paris, Texas. The owner, lessee or occupant of the property or structure where fireworks are being stored or used shall be deemed responsible for violating this section. Section 3301.7, Seizure, shall be amended by adding Section 3301.7.1, to read as follows: The Fire Code Official or his designee, or any peace officer authorized to enforce the Ordinances of the Ciry of Paris, may seize and destroy illegal fireworks prior to a court appearance and a photograph of such seized and destroyed fireworks will provide sufficient evidence of a violation of Section 3301.1.3 for the municipal court. Section 3302, Definitions, shall be amended, in part, by amending the definition of "fireworks" to read as follows: FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, detonation, and/or activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G fireworks as set forth herein. 32 M UU1~~~811