Rule 120-3-22-.01. Promulgation and Purpose

1. (1) These Rules and Regulations for Fireworks are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4 and 25-10-5.
2. (2) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to provide precautionary and protective techniques that are reasonable and practical measures for the prevention of injury to persons and property from the retail sales, distribution, manufacturing, storage, transportation, and use of Consumer Fireworks, Display Fireworks, Flame Effects, Special Effects, and Pyrotechnic Articles as authorized pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-13, 25-2-16, 25-10-5, 33-2-9, 50-13-21.

History. Original Rule entitled "Promulgation and Purpose" adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 23, 1998; eff. August 12, 1998.

Amended: ER. 120-3-22-0.2-.01 adopted. F. and eff. June 10, 2003, the date of adoption.

Amended: ER. 120-3-22-0.3-.01 adopted. F. and eff. Oct. 8, 2003, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. Jan. 16, 2004; eff. Feb. 5, 2004.

Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015.

Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. June 25, 2025; eff. July 15, 2025.