Nebraska State Fireworks Laws

NEBRASKA CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Novelty items, snakes, and sparklers do not require a permit to be sold in Nebraska. Gold and silver sparklers (colored sparklers prohibited) spray fountains, torches, color fire cones, star and comet type aerial shells without explosive charge, lady fingers not to exceed ⅞” in length and ⅛” in diameter, total pyrotechnic composition not to exceed 50 mg. each, color wheels and any other item approved by Fire Marshal. Samples for all fireworks must be submitted to Fire Marshal prior to sale for separate test shoot examination. Permissible fireworks list issued annually in January.
Specifically prohibited	Rockets, unapproved wire sparklers, nighttime parachutes, firecrackers with more than 50mg of explosive composition, and other fireworks deemed unsafe by the State Fire Marshal.
Selling Period	June 25-July 5 and December 28-January 1. Local authorities may limit this period.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to State Fire Marshal at least 10 business days before display date. Permit fee: $10. Aerial shells may not exceed 6” outside diameter unless electrically fired. State regulations (Title 157, Chapter 3) contain additional limitations.
Insurance	Not specifically required in state law
Operator	Operator must be licensed. Operators, among other requirements, must be at least 18 years of age and pass a written examination. License valid for 3 years.
LICENSING	Apply to State Fire Marshal between Jan 1 and June 10 of each year. The State Fire Marshal must receive the application at least 10 business days prior to the beginning of the sales period (June 24- July 5, Dec. 28-Jan. 1). Retail licenses may be submitted after June 10th if accompanied by a $50 late fee. Retail license applications will not be accepted after June 30th. License good for calendar year in which issued . Retailers and wholesalers must purchase from distributors licensed in Nebraska. License fees Distributor $500 Jobber $200 Retail $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	State Fire Marshal 246 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 402-471-2027 www.sfm.state.ne.us
LAW NUMBER	Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 28-1239.01 to 28-1252; 157 Neb. Admin Code, Chapters 1-8