Colorado Fireworks Laws

Colorado Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Cylindrical and cone fountain, ground spinner, torch and colored fire, dipped stick and sparkler, snake and glow worm, trick noisemaker and certain other novelties.
Specifically Prohibited	Any fireworks not specifically permitted.
Age of Purchase	16 years of age
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authorities at least 30 days before display date, or to Division of Fire Safety if no local authority. Valid for only one date or event, and location. Fee: 10% of cost of display ($250 max.)
Insurance	No requirements in state law. May be required by local authorities.
Operator	Display must be handled by an operator certified by the state. With certain exceptions, written exam required. Apply to Division of Fire Safety, $25 fee.
LICENSING
	Manufacturing, wholesale and retail licenses required annually; apply to Division of Fire Safety at least 30 days in advance of activity. Retail licenses good for calendar year in which issued. Exporter $ 750 Wholesaler $ 750 Display $ 750 Retailer (per location) $ 25
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Colorado Department of Public Safety Division of Fire Safety 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80215 303-239-4463 www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdps/dfs.htm
LAW NUMBER
	Art. 28 or Title 12. Revised 1991