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0793 \~~ ORDINANCE NO. 7 9 3 (#26-85) AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, POSSESSION, EXPLOSION OR DISCHARGE OF ANY FIREWORKS OR LIKE SUBSTANCES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, in the past there has been a great deal of con- fusion and problems involved with the sale, possession and use of fireworks within the city limits of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jacksonville have expr~ssed their concern over the health, safety and welfare of the population due to the danger and confusion created by the sale, possession and use of fireworks within the city limits of Jacksonville; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jacksonville has examined the issue of fireworks within the city limits and has concluded that the safety and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville warrants a prohibition against the sale, possession and use of any fireworks within the city limits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1: It is prohibited to sell, possess, explode, or discharge any fireworks or like substances within the city limits of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict, except as otherwise provided. SECTION 3: Whereas, there exists an emergency situation as a result of the confusion and problems involved with the sale, possession and use of fireworks and the impact made on the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville, it is necessary for the protection of the citizens that this Ordinance have immediate effect. We hereby declare an emergency to exist. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1~t DAY OF AUGUST 1985. A ,.. ATTEST: A~"} ",,/ ,/, 7, I ,"--- ..,_~e. ~ ./ \. ~C rT-Y Q'LERK --i( APPROVED AS TO FORM: · Ij KEt-i T ('l~~~H~f2'qf~A;;ORN EY