Arkansas Fireworks Laws

Arkansas Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Roman candles, skyrockets, helicopter rockets, cylindrical and cone fountains, wheels, torches, colored fire, dipped sticks, mines and shells, firecrackers with soft casings, and novelties (size limitations specified.)
Selling Period	June 20-July 10 and December 10-January 5 (Snakes and sparklers permitted all year.)
Age of Purchase	12 years
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to Director of State Police at least 2 days before display date. Prior approval by local authorities required.
Insurance	Proof of liability
Operator	No license specifically required in state law. Proof of training.
LICENSING
	Display must be performed in accordance with NFPA Standard 1123. Annual licenses required. Apply to Director of State Police before April 1. Valid May 1-April 30. Nonresidents must have license to do business in state. Retailer may purchase license from supplier, who must report to the director of state police semiannually (January 31 and July 31.) Minimum age 21 years. Manufacturer $ 1000 Importer $ 500 Distributor $ 250 Wholesaler $ 50 Retail (per outlet) $ 10
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Commander, Fire Marshal�s Office Arkansas State Police 1 State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 501-618-8624 www.asp.state.ar.us/pl/fm.html
LAW NUMBER
	Act 224 of 1961, Act 379 of 1977 Act 677 of 1991, ACA 20-22-701-through-715