West Virginia Fireworks Laws

West Virginia Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Sparkling devices (fountains, wire sparklers, trick noisemakers, smoke devices, snakes).
Specifically Prohibited	Firecrackers, torpedoes, sky rockets, roman candles, daygo bombs.
Selling Period	Year-round
Retail Sale	Business registration certificate and a Sparklers and Novelties Registration Certificate are required, $15 fee.
Minimum Age to Purchase	16 Years Old
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to State Fire Marshal and local authorities at least 15 days before display date. Non-residents must appoint an in-state legal representative to obtain license, if the local authorities require legal representation.
Insurance	Required Minimum $500,000. Local authorities may require a $1,000 bond.
Operator	Minimum age: 21 years. State license required; apply to State Fire Marshal. Two operators are required per display.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Labeling, storage, and transportation regulations specified in law.
LICENSING
	Manufacturing license required. Apply first to local authorities, then to state authorities.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	West Virginia State Fire Marshal Regulatory & Licensing Division 1207 Quarrier Street, 2nd Floor Charleston, WV 25201 304-558-2191
LAW NUMBER
	West Virginia Code, Chapter 29, Article 3, Sec. 23 and 24 as amended.