New Hampshire State Fireworks Laws

NEW HAMPSHIRE CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Consumer fireworks designated as “Permissible Fireworks” which have been approved by the AFSL or other 3rd party testing agency including aerial devices, cakes, roman candles, ground spinner, party popper, snake/glow worm snapper, wheels and sparklers.
Restrictions	Must be at least 21 years of age to purchase & possess fireworks. Must be used on your own property, or with written permission of the landowner. Must comply with all local ordinances. Sellers must have an ATF, local & NH State license to sell “permissible” consumer fireworks. State permissible fireworks sales license fee is $1,500 annually. “Permissible” consumer fireworks may only be sold from a permanent structure that meets the requirements of the State Fire and Building Codes.
Specifically prohibited	Firecrackers, stick rockets/missiles, and any device that Produces solely smoke.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	State permit required, must be submitted to local authorities for Approval at least 15 days prior to the date of display and 3 business days prior to the date of display to the Dept. of Safety.
Insurance	$1,000,000 liability required.
Operator	Certificate of Competency required. Written examination required. Minimum age – 21 years. $100 license fee
LICENSING	State license for sale of fireworks required. $1,500 annual fee. Minimum age 21 years. Must have ATF permit plus local permit.
Proximate/Special Effects	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.
Permit	Required. All pyrotechnic, flame/fire, or other forms of special Effects are required to have a permit issued by the State Fire Marshal. Permit fee: $250 to $400
LICENSING	Certificate of Competency required. Written examination required. Minimum age 21 years. Fees: Pyrotechnic Operator $100, Flame Effect Operator $100, Special Effects Operator $100
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	New Hampshire Dept. of Safety Division of Fire Safety – Office of the State Fire Marshal Special Operations – Fireworks Enforcement & Safety Unit 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305 (603) 223-4289 Email: fmo.fireworks@dos.nh.gov Website: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/firesafety/special-operations/fireworks/index.html
LAW NUMBER	N.H. Code of Admin Rules Saf-C 5000 – Display Fireworks Saf-C 2600 – Consumer fireworks, sales, distribution Saf-C 6900 – Proximate Audience, Pyrotechnic Flame & FX RSA 160-B Fireworks RSA 160-C Permissible Fireworks