§ 25-10-7. Applicability of Provisions of Chapter
This chapter shall not apply to the high explosives covered by Code Section 25-2-17 over which the Safety Fire Commissioner has regulatory control. History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 550, § 8; Ga. L. 1962, p. 11, § 8; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 25.
§ 25-10-8. Penalty for Violations of Chapter
Any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership that violates Code Section 25-10-3.2 shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both. Any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership that violates any […]
§ 25-10-9. Penalty for Illegal Use or Sale of Fireworks
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the Safety Fire Commissioner shall have the authority to subject any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership that knowingly violates this chapter to a monetary penalty of up to $2,500.00 for each and every act in violation of this chapter; provided, however, that the Safety Fire […]
§ 25-10-10. Prohibition on Release of Certain Fire-Propelled Devices Into the Air and Certain Floating Lantern Devices Into Public Water Locations
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership to release or cause to be released any balloon, bag, parachute, or other similar device which requires fire underneath for propulsion or to release or cause to be released any floating water lantern or wish lantern which uses a flame to create a […]
§ 25-10-11. Enforcement; Cease and Desist Orders; License Revocation; Opportunity for Hearing; Penalty for Failure to Comply With Order; Authority to Bring Civil Action
Whenever the Safety Fire Commissioner shall have reason to believe that any person is or has been violating any provisions of this chapter, the Safety Fire Commissioner, his or her deputy, his or her assistant, or other designated persons may issue and deliver to the person an order to cease and desist such violation. An […]
§ 25-10-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Consumer fireworks” means any small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition, designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, that comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as provided for in Parts 1500 and […]
§ 25-10-12. Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension, Refusal, or Nonrenewal of License
In addition to the grounds set forth in Code Section 25-10-11, it is cause for revocation or suspension, refusal, or nonrenewal by the Safety Fire Commissioner of any license issued under this chapter if it is determined that the licensee or applicant has: Failed to comply with all the requirements of this chapter or the […]
§ 25-10-2. Prohibited Fireworks Activities; Application of Noise Ordinances
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership to offer for sale at retail or wholesale, to use or ignite or cause to be ignited, or to possess, manufacture, transport, or store any consumer fireworks or fireworks, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to […]
§ 25-10-2.1. Use of Fireworks and Consumer Fireworks While Under the Influence; Violation
It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks while: Under the influence of alcohol or any drug or any combination of alcohol and any drug to the extent that it is unsafe for such person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks; or Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of […]
§ 25-10-3. Permitted Sales and Uses of Fireworks
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the following: The wholesale or retail sale of fireworks for use in a public exhibition or public display and the transportation of fireworks for such use, provided that any person selling at wholesale or retail or transporting fireworks for such use must have a duplicate copy […]