1. A. Pursuant to R.S. 51:655, any person, firm or corporation, or other legal entity desiring a permit for a public display may apply to either the Office of State Fire Marshal, 8181 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, or to any certified local authority, which application shall contain the following information and shall be signed by the applicant attesting that the information is accurate:

   1. 1. the date, time and place of the public display including the length of time;
   2. 2. a site plan detailing the information regarding the discharge and fallout areas as it relates to the proximity of the public and all fire prevention plans and provisions which will be present and in force and available to assure the public safety at the public display;
   3. 3. a copy of the license by the Office of State Fire Marshal licensing the manufacturer, importer, distributor, jobber, or retailer who will be supplying and/or conducting the public display to assure the state fire marshal or his certified local authority that the fireworks and the actual presentation and conduct of the public display will not endanger the public safety.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1563(F) and R.S. 51:650 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety, the Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 7:642 (December 1981), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 23:1699 (December 1997), LR 45:1605 (November 2019).