Colorado State Fireworks Laws

COLORADO CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Cylindrical and cone fountains, ground spinners, torches and colored fire, dipped sticks and sparklers, snakes and glow worms, trick noisemakers, and certain other novelties. These items are subject to size and chemical composition limitations.
Specifically prohibited	Firecrackers, aerial devices, audible ground devices, and any fireworks not specifically permitted.
Age to purchase and sell	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 ($500 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. Exam fee: $30. Apply to Division of Fire Safety. Certification fee: $25.
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
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION	Must comply with building and fire codes adopted by the governing body. If no code has been adopted, then storage shall be in accordance with the fire code adopted by the director of the division of fire prevention and control within the dept. of public safety.
LICENSING	Manufacturing, wholesale, and retail licenses required annually; apply to Division of Fire Safety at least 30 days in advance of activity. The License is valid through Sept. 1 of the following year. Retail licenses are good for the calendar year in which issued. Exporter $ 1,500 Wholesaler $ 1,500 Display $ 1,500 Retailer (per location) $ 50
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	Colorado Department of Public Safety Director of the Division of Fire Prevention 690 Kipling Street, Suite 2000 Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 239-4600; (303) 239-4101 www.dfs.state.co.us
LAW NUMBER	Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 12-28-101 through 12-28-111; 8 Colo. Code Regs. §§ 1507-12:1.0 through 1507-12:13.1