Oklahoma State Fireworks Laws
OKLAHOMA CONSUMER FIREWORKS |
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Specifically permitted | All consumer fireworks meeting the requirements of the CPSC, unless specifically prohibited. Novelties approved by U.S. DOT or deregulated by DOT. |
Specifically prohibited | Skyrockets, including bottle rockets or stick rockets, M-80s, and door to door sales. As of 8/22/13, Aerial Luminaries, commonly known as Sky Lanterns, Hawaii Lanterns, Kongming Lanterns, Chinese Lanterns, Sky Candles, Fire Balloons or Flying Luminaries. |
Selling Period | June 15-July 6 & December 15-January 2 (Retail Sales) Year-round by licensed manufacturers, distributors, or wholesalers. |
Age to purchase and sell | At least 12 years of age, unless with adult. |
DISPLAY FIREWORKS | |
Display Permit |
Apply to local authorities at least 10 days before display |
Insurance | Minimum general liability insurance of $1,000,000.00 or amount set by local authority. |
Operator | Display Operators must be state licensed. |
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION | NFPA-160 adopted by reference. NFPA-1124 adopted by reference. NFPA-1123 adopted by reference. NFPA-1126 adopted by reference. |
LICENSING | Apply to Oklahoma Tax Commission on or before March 1 annually. Distributor $1,000 Manufacturer 1,000 Wholesaler 500 Retailer 10 (may be purchased from a licensed wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor) |
ENFORCING AUTHORITY |
State Fire Marshal |
LAW NUMBER |
1991 Oklahoma Stat, Title 68, Sec. 1621 et seq. as |