Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of Section 39?
Which of the following is NOT considered fireworks under this section?
What is the minimum fine for selling fireworks in violation of this section?
What happens to fireworks found in possession of someone convicted of selling them illegally?
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What is the maximum imprisonment term for selling fireworks in violation of this section?
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Who is authorized to arrest a person selling fireworks without a warrant?
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What must an officer do immediately after seizing fireworks?
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Which items are explicitly excluded from the definition of fireworks?
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Under what condition is the sale of fireworks permitted?
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Which organization can obtain a permit for a supervised fireworks display?
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Which of the following is allowed under the exceptions to this section?
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What type of fireworks use is permitted for farmers and fruit growers with a permit?
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What is the required action for fireworks seized by officers?
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Who can purchase flares, lanterns, or fireworks for signal purposes?
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What is the penalty for using fireworks without authorization?
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What is required for teaching the use of firearms by experts?
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Study Notes
Section 39 Overview
- Regulates the sale and use of fireworks, emphasizing safety and legality.
- Establishes clear definitions and exceptions for various explosive substances.
Key Regulations
- Minimum fine for illegal sale of fireworks is $100.
- Maximum imprisonment term for violation is 1 year.
- Specific authority to arrest violators granted to officers qualified to serve criminal process.
Enforcement and Penalties
- Fireworks found in possession of anyone convicted of illegal sales are forfeited to the commonwealth.
- Fine range for possessing or using fireworks illegally is 10to10 to 10to100.
- Immediately after seizure, officers must notify the marshal.
Exclusions and Permits
- Toy pistols using less than twenty hundredths grains of explosive mixture are not considered fireworks.
- Sale of fireworks is permitted if they are shipped directly out of the commonwealth.
- Only persons authorized by the marshal can obtain permits for supervised fireworks displays.
Exceptions to Regulations
- Use of blank cartridges for theatrical shows is allowed.
- Farmers and fruit growers may use fireworks for bird control with a permit.
- Only transportation agencies can purchase flares, lanterns, or fireworks for signaling purposes.
Usage Guidelines
- War veterans’ organizations can use blank cartridges for parades with color guards.
- Blank cartridges may be used for signal purposes by motor vehicles.
- Unauthorized use of fireworks incurs a fine ranging from 10to10 to 10to100.
Summary of Enforcement Authority
- Only officers qualified to serve criminal process are authorized to enforce regulations outlined in Section 39.
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Test your knowledge of Section 39 regarding the sale and use of combustible or explosive substances, specifically fireworks. This multiple-choice quiz covers definitions, exceptions, enforcement procedures, and penalties related to fireworks regulations.
