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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section BUS.03.01 — Definitions

As used in this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings provided below:

(a) "Fireworks" means anything manufactured, processed or packaged for exploding, emitting sparks or combustion which does not have another common use, but does not include any of the following:

(1) Fuel and lubricant;

(2) A firearm cartridge or shotgun shell;

(3) A flare used or possessed or sold for use as a signal in an emergency or in the operation of a railway, aircraft, watercraft, or motor vehicle;

(4) A match, cigarette lighter, stove, furnace, candle, lantern or space heater;

(5) A toy snake which contains no mercury;

(6) A model rocket engine;

(7) Tobacco and tobacco products;

(8) A cap containing not more than one-quarter grain of explosive mixture, if the cap is used or possessed or sold for use in a device which prevents direct bodily contact with a cap when it is in place for explosion.

(9) A sparkler on a wire or wood stick not exceeding 36 inches in length or 0.25 inches in outside diameter which does not contain magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate;

(10) A device designed to spray out paper confetti or streamers and which contains less than one-quarter grain of explosive mixture;

(11) A device designed to produce an audible sound but not explode, spark, move or emit an external flame after ignition and which does not exceed 3 grams in total weight; or

(12) A device which emits smoke with no external flame and does not leave the ground.

(b) "Indian Land" means any land in which title thereto is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe or a Tribal member, and any land owned by the Tribe or a Tribal member.

(c) "Tribe" means the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.

(d) "Tribal Court" means the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Court.