North Carolina State Fireworks Laws

NORTH CAROLINA FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted	Sparklers, fountains, smoke devices, snake and glow worms, trick noisemakers such as party poppers, string poppers or snappers, and toy pistol caps.
Specifically prohibited	Explosives or aerial fireworks, roman candles, and rockets or similar devices.
Age to purchase and sell	16 years of age
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Apply to local authority. Displays must comply with NFPA 1123, NFPA 1126.
Insurance	Minimum of $500,000, local jurisdictions may require insurance that exceeds that amount.
Operator	Operator Permit required. Individual must meet the following: - Be at least 21 years of age. - Possess valid ATF issued credentials. - Have assisted in at least 3 display shows. - Successfully completed the minimum training requirements established by the State Fire Marshal SFM). - Successfully passed an exam approved by the SFM that illustrates individual has knowledge to safely handle, store, and exhibit 1.3G and 1.4G fireworks or provide evidence of current certification of an acceptable third party. - Permit application fee required Permit & application fee also required for all assistants of a display show
LICENSING	Annual licenses required. Apply to Director of State Police before April 1. Valid May 1-April 30. Non-residents must have license to do business in state. Retailer may purchase license from supplier, who must report to the director of state police semi-annually (January 31 and July 31.) Minimum age 21 years. Manufacturer $ 1,000 Importer $ 750 Distributor $ 500 Wholesaler $ 100 Retail (per outlet) $ 25 Shooter $ 50 Public Display $ 25
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION	Manufacturing of fireworks not permitted.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY	Office of State Fire Marshal Pyrotechnic Permitting 1202 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1202 Phone: 1 (800) 634-7854 www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/
LAW NUMBER	N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 14-410 through 14-415, 58-82a-1 through 58-82a-55; 11 N.C. Admin. Code 5D.0101 through 5D.0115

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