Nathan Newmark, The Political Code of the State of California: As Enacted in 1872, and Amended in 1889: With Notes and References to the Decisions of the Supreme Court 963 (1889)
Abstract
§ 153: Any Municipal Council shall provide, by ordinance, all funds receive for licenses of the storage, manufacture, sale of gunpowder, blasting powder, gun cotton, fireworks, nitro-glycerine, dualine, or any explosive oils or compounds, or as a municipal tax all the same. These funds will be collected into a "Fireman's Charitable Fund."
Summary
This provision requires the municipal council to establish a "Fireman's Charitable Fund," funded by license fees and taxes on explosives (like gunpowder and fireworks) as well as fines from fire ordinance violations. The fund is managed by the Board of Fire Commissioners under rules they set.
Law Text
153. Charitable Fund. — The Municipal Council shall provide, by ordinance, for the payment into a "Fireman's Charitable Fund" of such city, or city and county, of all moneys received for licenses for the storage, manufacture, or sale of gunpowder, blasting powder, gun cotton, fireworks, nitro-glycerine, dualine, or any explosive oils or compounds, or as a municipal tax upon the same; also, all fines collected in the Police Court for violations of fire ordinances. Said fund shall be under the direction and control of and subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
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Categories
TRANSFER, MANUFACTURE & STORAGE OF GUNPOWDER