| CONSUMER
FIREWORKS - 1.4 G
(Formerly Class C Fireworks) |
| Specifically
permitted |
All
Fireworks meeting requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
and DOT Class C (now "Consumer Fireworks") definitions, except for small
rockets (less than 4 gms propellant, and casings less the 5/8" x 3 1/2"
overall length). |
| Specifically
prohibited |
Small
rockets (see above) |
| Selling
period |
June
24 through July 4, December 20 through January 1. |
| Retail
sale |
Permit
required for each retail location. $20 fee. Expired January 31 each year.
May be issued by a licensed manufacturer, distributor or jobber. Sales
supervisor must be a least 16 years of age. Mail-order sale of class C
fireworks prohibited. |
| Age
to purchase |
12
years |
| DISPLAY
FIREWORKS - 1.3 G (Formally Class B Fireworks) |
| Display
permit |
Required.
Written application to State Fire Marshal. $50 fee. |
| Insurance |
Required.
Not less than $500, 000 general liability insurance. |
| Special
effects Operator |
License
required. $25 fee. Applicant must take written examination supplemented
by practical test or demonstration, if deemed necessary; must be at least
21 years of age. |
| Pyrotechnic
Operator |
License
required. $25 fee. Applicant must take written examination supplemented
by practical test or demonstration, if deemed necessary; must have assisted
in at least five public displays; must be at least 21 years of age. |
| MANUFACTURE,
STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION |
|
State
regulations relating to manufacturing, storage and transportation. |
| LICENSING |
|
Annual
licenses required, including non-residents; apply to state fire marshal.
Valid one year from date of issuer, Retail permittees may purchase fireworks
only from a distributor or manufacturer licensed by the State. Supervisor
must be at least 16 years of age.
| Manufacturer |
$1,000 |
| Distributor |
1,500 |
| Jobber |
1,000 |
| Retailer
(per outlet) |
20 |
|
| ENFORCING
AUTHORITY |
|
Texas
Department of Insurance
State
Fire Marshal's Office
P.
O. Box 149221
Austin,
TX 78714-9221
512.305.7932 |
| LAW
NUMBER |
|
Insurance
Code - Article 5.43-4 (Fireworks)
Fireworks
rules - 28 T.A.C. §§ 34.800 |
|
|
DROUGHT LAW
§ 240.904. Regulation of Restricted Fireworks
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