Mississippi State Fireworks Laws
MISSISSIPPI CONSUMER FIREWORKS |
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Specifically permitted |
Consumer fireworks as defined by the CPSC containing 2 grams or less of explosive composition, including cone fountains, small Chinese crackers, small non-explosive Roman candles, and rockets. Nonexplosive sparklers are permitted. |
Selling period |
June 15-July 5 and December 5-January 2 |
Age of purchase |
12 years |
DISPLAY FIREWORKS |
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Display permit |
Apply to local authorities at least 15 days before display date. Provisions of NFPA 1123 must be met. (NFPA 1126 for an indoor display.) |
Insurance |
Required. |
Operator |
No license specifically required in state law. |
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION |
Safe storage areas and safe disposal specified in the law, but must be a competent operator, approved by the fire official |
LICENSING |
State and local licenses are required to manufacture fireworks; apply to state tax commission and local authorities. |
ENFORCING AUTHORITY |
State Fire Marshal Dept. of Insurance 660 North Street, Suite 100-B Jackson, MS 39202 P.O. Box 79 Jackson, MS 39205 Phone: 601-359-1061 https://www.mid.ms.gov/sfm/state-fire-marshal.aspx#&panel1-1 |
LAW NUMBER |
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 45-13-1 through 45-13-15; 19, 7 Miss. Code. R. §§ 17.02, 17.05. |