Arkansas State Fireworks Laws

ARKANSAS CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Roman candles, skyrockets, helicopter rockets, cylindrical and cone fountains, wheels, torches, colored fire, dipped sticks, mines and shells, firecrackers with soft casings, and novelties (size limitations specified.)
Age to purchase	12 years
Selling period	June 20-July 10 and December 10-January 5 (Snakes and sparklers permitted all year.)
Display Permit	Insurance Proof of liability Operator Shooters license required. Apply to Director of State Police at least 2 days before display date. Prior approval by local authorities required. Display must be performed in accordance with NFPA Standard 1123.
LICENSING	Annual licenses required. Apply to Director of State Police before April 1. Valid May 1-April 30. Non-residents must have license to do business in state. Retailer may purchase license from supplier, who must report to the director of state police semi-annually (January 31 and July 31.) Minimum age 21 years. Manufacturer $ 1,000 Importer $ 750 Distributor $ 500 Wholesaler $ 100 Retail (per outlet) $ 25 Shooter $ 50 Public Display $ 25
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	Commander, Fire Marshal’s Office Arkansas State Police 1 State Police Plaza Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 501-918-3700 www.asp.state.ar.us/pl/fm.html
LAW NUMBER	Act 224 of 1961, Act 379 of 1977 Act 677 of 1991, ACA 20-22-701-through-715