Maine Fireworks Laws

Maine Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Sparklers without magnesium, chlorates or perchlorate, and plastic and paper caps.
Specifically Prohibited	Firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, bombs, rockets, wheels, colored fire, fountains, mines, and serpents.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to commissioner of public safety at least 15 days before display date. $180 test fee, and $25 renewal fee per calendar year for license to discharge fireworks; $111 fee for inspection of fireworks display sites; $30 fee for permit for supervised display of fireworks for period of time specified in permit.
Insurance	$300,000 liability
Operator	Minimum age: 21 years. Operator must take test for certification from State Fire Marshal�s Office.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	NFPA 1123 adopted by reference, special rules apply. NFPA 1124 adopted by reference. NFPA 160 adopted by reference.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	State Fire Marshal State of Maine 52 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0052 207-624-8964 www.state.me.us/dps/fmo/homepage.htm
LAW NUMBER
	8 MRSA c9-A (1985) State Fire Marshals Rules 1-17