Alabama Fireworks Laws

Alabama Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Items that comply with regulations of the CPSC, DOT definitions, and trick noisemakers.
Specifically Prohibited	Manufacture, possession, sale or use of ground salutes containing more than 2 grains of explosive composition; any mail-order fireworks.
Selling Period	June 20-July 10 and December 15-January 1 Sales from tents or motor vehicles are prohibited.
Age of Purchase	16 years, unless accompanied by adult.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to State Fire Marshal at least 10 days before display date.
Insurance	None specifically required in state law.
Operator	No license specifically required in state law.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Safe storage areas as specified in law.
LICENSING
	Annual licenses required, by calendar year expiring December 31. Apply to State Fire Marshal. Minimum age 18 years. Manufacturer $ 1000 Distributor $ 1000 Wholesaler $ 350 Retailer $ 100 Seasonal retailer $ 100 (prior 7/10) Seasonal retailer $ 50 (after 7/10) Display $ 25
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	State of Alabama Fire Marshal�s Office P.O. Box 303352 Montgomery, AL 36130-3352 334-241-4166 www.aldoi.org/FireMarshal.asp
LAW NUMBER
	Alabama Law Sec. 8-17-210 et seq.