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RESOLUTION 2008-536
ADOPTED
Item #
DOC ID: 3914
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION N0.2008-536 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
MAY 20, 2008:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adoats the following
POLICY regarding the issuance of fireworks aermits:
1. The Town may grant a permit for the public display of fireworks by municipalities, fair
associations, amusement parks or organizations of individuals. Penal Law Section 405.00(2).
2. An "organization of individuals" is a religious, civic, or comparable organization. Op. Atty.
Gen No. 2007-3.
3. The fireworks display must be one intended for a public audience. The ability of the public to
see an otherwise private display does not render it a "public display". Fireworks permits shall
not issue for weddings or other private parties. See Op. Atty Gen. No. 2007-3.
4. Fireworks permits shall indicate that the display must be concluded by 10:00 p.m. if held
Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 p.m. if held Friday or Saturday, and there shall be no time restriction if
held on July 4.
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Louisa P. Evans, Justice
SECONDER: Thomas H. Wickham, Councilman
AYES: Ruland, Orlando, Krupski Jr., Wickham, Evans, Russell
Board Ivieeting of May 20, 2008
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