Vermont Fireworks Laws

Vermont Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Sparklers less than 14� long with no more than 20 grams of pyrotechnic mixture. Novelty sparkling items limited to snakes, party poppers, glow worms, smoke devices, string poppers, snappers, or drop pops with no more than 0.25 grains of explosive mixture, and that are in compliance with CPSC regulations.
Specifically Prohibited	Firecrackers, skyrockets, roman candles, torpedoes, and daygo bombs.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authorities at least 15 days before display date.
Insurance	No amount specified in state law but may be required by local authorities.
Operator	No license specifically required in state law but display must be under competent operator approved by local authorities in area where display is to be held.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Vermont Department of Labor and Industry National Life Building Drawer 20 Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3401 802-828-2288 www.state.vt.us/labind/Fire/sparklers.htm
LAW NUMBER
	Acts of General Assembly No. 93, 1953