New York State Fireworks Laws

NEW YORK CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Ground-based or hand held sparkling devices including cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, and wood sparklers/dipped sticks; party poppers, snappers.
Specifically prohibited	Aerial consumer fireworks, firecrackers and chasers, skyrockets, roman candles, bombs, and metal wire sparklers.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authorities at least 5 days before display date.
Insurance	$1,000,000 minimum required.
Operator	License specifically required in state law. Additionally, each display must have one person holding a Pyrotechnician’s Certificate of Competence (Code 61)
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION	Safe storage areas specifically in state law.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	New York State Dept. of Labor Division of Health & Safety License & Certification Unit, Room 161A State Campus Building 12 Albany, NY 12240 (518) 457-2735 New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Attn: Inspection and Investigation Branch, Sparkling Devices Registrar, Harriman State Office Campus, Building 7A 1220 Washington Ave, Albany NY 12226
LAW NUMBER	Penal Law Article 270, Sec. 270.00 Art. 405, Sec. 405.00,405.05 Indoor – Sec. 405.10, 405.12, 405.14. 405.16, and 405.18 Labor Law Art 16, Sec 450 et seq. General Business Law, Sec 322-b Code 39