Missouri State Fireworks Laws

MISSOURI CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Consumer Fireworks in compliance with the regulations of the CPSC.
Specifically prohibited	Ground salutes that exceed DOT limits.
Selling period	June 20—July 10 and December 20—January 2
Age of purchase	14 years of age unless accompanied by parent or guardian.
Age to sell	16 years of age unless supervised by an adult.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display permit	Apply to the State Fire Marshal at least 10 days prior to the event. Fee $100. Copy of local permits must be submitted to the State Fire Marshal within 45 days of the display.
Insurance	Must furnish proof of financial responsibility to satisfy claims for personal injury or property damage. Minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Insurance also must provide equivalent coverage for each employee.
Operator	Must be licensed. License by type: Licensed Operator, a fee of $100 for three (3) year license; and Pyrotechnic or special effects operator, a fee of $100 for three (3) year license.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION	Manufacture, storage and transportation requirements are specified in law. State requires permitting and licensing to manufacture, sell, or ship fireworks.
LICENSING	Permit required. Apply to State Fire Marshal. Annual fees as follows: Manufacturer $775 Distributor $775 Wholesaler $275 Jobber (per location) $525 Display fireworks (per location) $100 Proximate fireworks display (per location) $100 Retailer (seasonal) $50
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	State Fire Marshal Division of Fire Safety 205 Jefferson St., 13th Floor Jefferson City, MO 65101-4421 Phone: 573-751-2930 Fax: 573-751-4600 Email: Investigation@dfs.dps.mo.gov https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/
REFERENCES	Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 320.106 - 320.190