Utah State Fireworks Laws
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UTAH CONSUMER FIREWORKS |
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| Specifically permitted | Those fireworks sold at retail for consumer use and those not designated as Class C Dangerous Explosives. Newly allowed in 2011 are aerial devices known as multiple tube, repeater, or cakes lit by a single fuse. |
| Specifically prohibited | Firecrackers, bottle rockets, missiles, roman candles, skyrockets, rockets mounted on a wire or stick, ground salutes, M-80’s, cherry bombs, aerial salutes, flash shells, comets, mines, single shot or reloadable aerial shells, aerials that contain over 500 grams of pyrotechnic material & other illegal explosives are prohibited. |
| Selling period | June 1-July 31, December 1-January 5, and 30 days before and up to 5 days after the Chinese New Year |
| DISPLAY FIREWORKS | |
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Display permit |
Required by local authorities, fee may be required. |
| Insurance | May be required. Amount set by local authorities. |
| Operator | Must apply to State Fire Marshal for certification, pay $40 annual fee, and demonstrate proof of competence. |
| MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION | Storage and handling requirements in law. |
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ENFORCING AUTHORITY |
State Fire Marshal |
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LAW NUMBER |
Utah Code Annotated, Sections 57-7-202, 220-225 as amended on January 21, 2011. |