Rhode Island State Fireworks Laws

RHODE ISLAND CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Hand-held and ground based sparkling devices including fountains, illuminating torches, wheels, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, sparklers & novelties devices as defined in APA Std. 87-1.
Specifically prohibited	Aerial Consumer, Display Fireworks, and Pyrotechnics Unless permits are obtained.
Age to purchase and sell	Age to purchase: 16
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
AERIAL CONSUMER, DISPLAY FIREWORKS & PYROTECHNICS	Apply to local authorities at least 30 days before display date, or to Division of Fire Safety if no local authority. Valid for only one date or event and location. Fee: 10% of cost of display ($500 max.)
Permits	Apply to local authorities at least 15 days before display date.
Insurance	Required – no less than $1,000,000
Operator	Must be at least 18 and hold a valid Certificate of competency issued by State Fire Marshal. State license required, $50 fee. Apply to State Fire Marshal. Test required $10 fee, license valid for 1 year, renewable on March 1 $50 fee. At least 2 operators required during display. Also Fire Dept personnel must be present, expenses to be paid by permittee.
LICENSING	Manufacturers and dealers must obtain license from State
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	State Fire Marshal 1951 Smith Street North Providence, RI 02911 401-294-0861 http://fire-marshal.ri.gov/departments/index.php
LAW NUMBER	General Laws, Sec 11-3-1 et seq. and Rhode Island Fire Safety Code Fireworks Law Div of Fire Safety Rules & Regs FSR-3 6/76 as amended 06/2010