1. 1. Any person possessing or transporting special fireworks into the state of Missouri for the purpose of resale or to conduct a special firework display shall be licensed by the state fire marshal as a distributor.
2. 2. Possession and sale of special fireworks shall be limited to a holder of a federal license or a distributor or manufacturer permit issued for special fireworks displays.
3. 3. Possession of special fireworks for resale to holders of a permit for public display shall be confined to holders of a state manufacturer or distributor permit.
4. 4. Permits for public displays for special fireworks may be granted to municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, organizations, firms or corporations. Such permits may be granted upon application and approval by the state fire marshal or local fire service authorities of the community where the display is proposed to be held. Every such display shall be located, discharged, or fired so as in the opinion of the chief of the fire department, after proper inspection, to not be hazardous to any person or property. After a permit has been granted, the sale, possession, use and distribution of fireworks for such display shall be lawful for that purpose only. A copy of all permits issued for special fireworks displays shall be forwarded to the state fire marshal's office. No permit granted hereunder shall be transferable.
5. 5. Before any permit for a special fireworks display shall be issued, the municipality, fair association, amusement park, organization, firm, or corporation making application therefor shall furnish proof of financial responsibility to the permitting authority in order to satisfy claims for damages to property or personal injuries arising out of any act or omission on the part of such person, firm or corporation or any agent or employee thereof.

(L. 1985 S.B. 76 § 5, A.L. 1987 H.B. 416, A.L. 1999 H.B. 343)