Louisiana Fireworks Laws

Louisiana Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Consumer fireworks as defined by DOT and the CPSC. Cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, illuminating torches, pyrotechnic wheel devices, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, toy smoke devices, sky rockets and bottle rockets, missile-type rockets, helicopter aerial spinners, roman candles, mines or shells, firecrackers, and multiple tube fireworks.
Specifically Prohibited	Cherry bombs, tubular salutes, 2� American made salutes, firecrackers exceeding 1��in length or �� in diameter, repeating bombs, aerial bombs, torpedoes exceeding ?� in diameter, roman candles larger than 10 ball, and sky rockets larger than 6 ounces.
Selling Period	Noon June 25 through midnight July 5, and noon December 15 through midnight January 1.
Age of Purchase	15 years
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to State Fire Marshal or certified local authorities at least 5 days before event, $10 fee.
Insurance	None specifically required in state law.
STORAGE/DISPLAY
	Storage and handling requirements specified in state law.
LICENSING
	Apply to State Fire Marshal for annual license before April 1. Fees: Manufacturer $10,000 Assembler 1,000 Distributor 2,000 Importer 500 Jobber 250 Retailer 100 Wholesalers and retailers must purchase from Louisiana-licensed suppliers, even if suppliers live out-of-state.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	Office of State Fire Marshal Mechanical Safety Section 7919 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4125 www.dps.state.la.us/sfm/index.htm
LAW NUMBER
	LA Revised Statues 51:650