Georgia Fireworks Laws

Georgia Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Sparklers up to 100 grams each; fountains (items that say 'Emits Showers of Sparks' up to 200 grams total for multiple tube items or 75 grams for each individual tube; snakes, glow worms, snappers, party poppers.
Specifically Prohibited	Firecrackers, torpedoes, sky rockets, roman candles, bombs, and sparklers.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local county at least 10 days before display date. $10 fee, plus $1 per copy of permit.
Insurance	Required. $10,000 bond and insurance for bodily injury of at least $25,000 for each person and $50,000 for each accident, as well as property damage insurance of at least $25,000 for each accident and $50,000 aggregate. Insurance company must be licensed in Georgia.
Operator	License required by state law.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Annual license fee for conducting business in the state: $1,000. Expires Dec 31 each year.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Safety Fire Commissioner State of Georgia 612 West Tower, Floyd Bldg. #2 MLK, Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-5875 www.inscomm.state.ga.us/
LAW NUMBER
	25-10 Georgia Code, Chapter 10 NFPA 1123 adopted with modifications NFPA 1124 adopted with modifications NFPA 1126 adopted with modifications