Mississippi Fireworks Laws

Mississippi Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Consumer fireworks as defined by the DOT.
Specifically Prohibited	Cherry bombs, tubular salutes, repeating bombs, aerial bombs, and torpedoes.
Selling Period	June 15-July 5 and December 5-January 2
Age of Purchase	12 years
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authorities at least 10 days before display date. Provisions of NFPA Standard 1123 must be met.
Insurance	Bond or certificate of insurance required in an amount deemed adequate by the fire official for payment of personal or property damages.
Operator	No license specifically required in state law.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Safe storage areas and safe disposal specified in the law, but must be a competent operator, approved by the fire official.
LICENSING
	State and local licenses are required to manufacture fireworks; apply to state tax commission and local authorities.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Mississippi Dept. of Insurance Office of the Fire Marshal 1415 Woolfolk Bldg. P.O. Box 22542 Jackson, MS 39225-2542 www.doi.state.ms.us/marsha.html
LAW NUMBER
	MS Code Chpt. 13, Art. I Std. Fire Prev. Code, 1988 Chpt. 20