KRS 227.700: "Fireworks" defined -- Exceptions.

As used in KRS 227.700 to 227.750, "fireworks" means any composition or device for

the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or

detonation, and which meets the definition of "consumer fireworks" as defined in KRS

227.702 or "display" fireworks as defined in KRS 227.706 and as set forth in the United

States Department of Transportation's (DOT) hazardous materials regulations.

"Fireworks" does not include:

(1) Exception number 1: Toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or o ther devices in which

paper or plastic caps manufactured in accordance with DOT regulations, and packed

and shipped according to said regulations, are not considered to be fireworks and

shall be allowed to be used and sold at all times.

(2) Exception numbe r 2: Model rockets and model rocket motors designed, sold, and

used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models are not considered to be

fireworks.

(3) Exception number 3: Propelling or expelling charges consisting of a mixture of

sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter are not considered as being designed for producing

audible effects.