- (1) No person shall engage in any type of retail storage or sale of division 1.4g common state approved explosives, without first having obtained a license to sell fireworks from the authority having jurisdiction, if required.
- (2) If a municipality or county in which fireworks are offered for sale, requires a seller to obtain a license, it shall be available at the store or stand for presentation upon request to authorized public safety officials.
- (3) Each fireworks retail sales location shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible person who is 18 years of age or older.
- (4) Those selling fireworks at retail sales locations shall be at least 16 years of age or older.
- (5) A salesperson shall remain at the sales location at all times unless suitable locking devices or secured metal storage containers are provided to prevent the unauthorized access to the merchandise by others.
- (6) Division 1.4g common state approved explosives shall not be sold to any person under the age of 16 years, unless accompanied by an adult.
- (7) Each retail sales location shall be kept clear of dry grass or other combustible material for a distance of at least 25 feet in any direction.
- (8) Storage of division 1.4g common state approved explosives shall not be located in residences to include attached garages.
- (9) "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted at each sales and storage location.
- (10) A sign, clearly visible to the general public, shall be posted at each fireworks sales location, indicating the legal dates for discharge of fireworks.
- (11) Each retail sales location shall be equipped with an approved, portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 2A rating.
- (12) Division 1.4g common state approved explosives shall only be stored, handled, displayed, and sold as packaged units with covered fuses.
KEY: fireworks
Date of Last Change: November 9, 2025
Notice of Continuation: April 19, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-7-204