Fireworks Laws

US Law

Consumer fireworks, also referred to as DOT 1.4G fireworks, UN#0336, are legal according to federal law. In order to be classified as "Consumer Fireworks", the fireworks are subject to testing by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These testing phases include various requirements with regard to composition, the quantity of pyrotechnic material, and the stability of the product under heat and stress. Once the CPSC has classified an item as a "Consumer Firework", the item is legal under Federal law for consumer use. Fireworks that do not meet this certification are classified as Commercial or Display Fireworks, DOT 1.3G fireworks, and require a Federal license to purchase and use them.

State Laws

Red Rhino Fireworks has gone to great lengths to collect and assemble information on fireworks laws for all of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. Every attempt has been made to make sure the information we provide is accurate and reliable. However, State laws change all the time and it is possible that the information we present here is out of date, inaccurate, or just plain wrong. To be absolutely sure of the laws in your State regulating consumer fireworks, call your State Fire Marshall's office. Red Rhino Fireworks is not responsible for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies that may be present in this data.

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Alabama

 

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted Items that comply with regulations of the CPSC, DOT definitions, and trick noisemakers.
Specifically Prohibited Manufacture, possession, sale or use of ground salutes containing more than 2 grains of explosive composition; any mail-order fireworks.
Selling Period June 20-July 10 and December 15-January 1 Sales from tents or motor vehicles are prohibited.
Age of Purchase 16 years, unless accompanied by adult.


DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit Apply to State Fire Marshal at least 10 days before display date.
Insurance None specifically required in state law.
Operator No license specifically required in state law.


MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
  Safe storage areas as specified in law.


LICENSING
  Annual licenses required, by calendar year expiring
December 31. Apply to State Fire Marshal.
Minimum age 18 years.
Manufacturer $ 1000
Distributor $ 1000
Wholesaler $ 350
Retailer $ 100
Seasonal retailer $ 100 (prior 7/10)
Seasonal retailer $ 50 (after 7/10)
Display $ 25


ENFORCING AUTHORITY
  State of Alabama
Fire Marshal’s Office
P.O. Box 303352
Montgomery, AL 36130-3352
334-241-4166
www.aldoi.org/FireMarshal.asp


LAW NUMBER
  Alabama Law Sec. 8-17-210 et seq.

 

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