Mississippi State Fireworks Laws

MISSISSIPPI CONSUMER FIREWORKS

Specifically permitted

Consumer fireworks as defined by the CPSC containing 2 grams or less of explosive composition, including cone fountains, small Chinese crackers, small non-explosive Roman candles, and rockets. Nonexplosive sparklers are permitted.

Selling period

June 15-July 5 and December 5-January 2

Age of purchase

12 years

DISPLAY FIREWORKS

Display permit

Apply to local authorities at least 15 days before display date. Provisions of NFPA 1123 must be met. (NFPA 1126 for an indoor display.)

Insurance

Required.

Operator

No license specifically required in state law.

MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION

Safe storage areas and safe disposal specified in the law, but must be a competent operator, approved by the fire official

LICENSING

State and local licenses are required to manufacture fireworks; apply to state tax commission and local authorities.

ENFORCING AUTHORITY

State Fire Marshal

Dept. of Insurance 660 North Street, Suite 100-B

Jackson, MS 39202

P.O. Box 79

Jackson, MS 39205

Phone: 601-359-1061

https://www.mid.ms.gov/sfm/state-fire-marshal.aspx#&panel1-1

LAW NUMBER

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 45-13-1 through 45-13-15; 19, 7 Miss. Code. R. §§ 17.02, 17.05.