Ohio Fireworks Laws

Ohio Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Sparklers, trick noisemakers & novelties are exempt under Ohio law. Other consumer fireworks may be sold to Ohio residents upon execution of a form agreeing to take the items out to the state within 48 hours, or to out-of state residents upon execution of a form agreeing to take the items out the state within 72 hours.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permits	Apply to local authorities.
Insurance	$1,000,000 minimum.
Operator	State license required, $50 annual fee, apply to State Fire Marshal. Minimum age 21 years. Must take written test.
LICENSING
	Manufacturer, wholesaler, or out of state shipper license required. Apply annually to State Fire Marshal.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Office of Explosives and Pyrotechnics Administrator Fire Marshal 8895 East Main Street Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-752-7105 www.com.state.oh.us/ODOC/sfm/
LAW NUMBER
	Amended HB 436 Eff: 6/15/88 Amended HB 215 Eff: 6/30/97 HB 405 Eff: 10/19/00 HB 161 Eff: 7/2001 Sub HB 715 Sec. 12 Eff. 4/22/94 Art. 31 Ohio Fire Code Eff. 9/1/95, 1/3/00