New Hampshire State Fireworks Laws
NEW HAMPSHIRE CONSUMER FIREWORKS |
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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 |
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. |
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 |
LAW NUMBER |
N.H. Code of Admin Rules |