It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any responsible persons to knowingly host, permit, or allow fireworks use and/or fireworks gatherings to occur at private property in the city concerning which the responsible person has a right of possession specified in Section 10.65.030(D) in violation of this chapter. For purposes of this chapter, a responsible person knowingly hosts, permits or allows fireworks use or a fireworks gathering to occur in violation of this chapter whenever the responsible person is aware a person has used or is using fireworks unlawfully at the property or a fireworks gathering is occurring at the property or the responsible person reasonably should have been aware a person has used or is using fireworks unlawfully at the property or a fireworks gathering is occurring at the property, had the responsible person taken all reasonable steps to prevent such violations of this chapter in accordance with Section 10.65.040. Violation of this section by any responsible person is subject to the criminal, civil and/or administrative penalties set forth in this chapter in addition to recovery of response costs in accordance with Section 10.65.110, and any other applicable penalties under applicable law. It shall be prima facie evidence that the responsible person knew or should have known of both the unlawful fireworks use and/or the fireworks gathering if the responsible person is present on the property at any point during the use or gathering. To the full extent permitted by law, owners of properties as defined in Section 10.65.030(D)(1) shall remain responsible persons liable for violations of this chapter on such property regardless of any contract or agreement regarding the property that purports to provide otherwise. (Ord. 2727 NCS §3 (part), 2020.)