Oklahoma Fireworks Laws

Oklahoma Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	All fireworks meeting the requirements of the CPSC, unless specifically prohibited.
Specifically Prohibited	Skyrockets, including bottle rockets or stick rockets, M-80s, mail order sales of fireworks, and door to door sales.
Selling Period	June 15-July 6 and December 15-January 2
Age of Purchase	At least 12 years of age, unless with adult.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authorities at least 10 days before display date, or State Fire Marshal if no local permit procedure. Permit must be signed by city clerk or State Fire Marshal.
Insurance	Required. Minimum $5,000 financial liability, minimum $10,000 personal liability for a single accident, $5,000 minimum property damage.
Operator	No license specifically required in state law, but display must be under supervision of a competent operator of legal age (21).
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	NFPA-160 adopted by reference. NFPA-1124 adopted by reference. NFPA-1123 adopted by reference. NFPA-1126 adopted by reference.
LICENSING
	Apply to Oklahoma Tax Commission on or before March 1 annually. Distributor $1,000 Manufacturer $1,000 Wholesaler $500 Retailer $10 (may be purchased from a licensed wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor)
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	State Fire Marshal 2401 NW 23^rd Street, Suite 4 Oklahoma City, OK 73107 405-522-5005 www.state.ok.us/~firemar/
LAW NUMBER
	1991 Oklahoma Stat, Title 68, Sec. 1621 et seq.