22-11-14-1. Definitions
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter and IC 22-11-14.5: “Auto burglar alarm” means a tube that contains pyrotechnic composition that produces a loud whistle or smoke when ignited. A small quantity of explosive, not exceeding fifty (50) milligrams, may also be used to produce a small report. A squib is used to ignite the […]
22-11-14-2. Public Displays; Permits; Fees; Qualified Operations; Denial of Permit; Violations
Sec. 2. (a) The fire prevention and building safety commission shall: (1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations or groups of individuals; and (2) establish by rule the fee for the permit, which shall be paid […]
22-11-14-3. Public Displays; Certificate of Insurance; Violations
Sec. 3. (a) The governing body of the municipality shall require a certificate of insurance conditioned for the payment of all damages which may be caused either to a person or persons in an amount of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and to property in an amount of not less than ten thousand […]
22-11-14-3.5. Special Discharge Locations; Permission to Sponsor Granted From Chief of Municipal or Township Fire Department
Sec. 3.5. The fire prevention and building safety commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that specify the conditions under which the chief of a municipal or township fire department may grant a permit to a person to sponsor a special discharge location in the municipality or township. As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.3.
22-11-14-4. Wholesale Sales; Consumer Fireworks Usage; Signal or Ceremonial Purposes; Pyrotechnics Special Effects Material
Sec. 4. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit: (1) any resident wholesaler, manufacturer, importer, or distributor from selling: (A) at wholesale fireworks not prohibited by this chapter; or (B) consumer fireworks if they are to be used: (i) on the property of the purchaser; (ii) on the property of another who […]
22-11-14-4.5. Sale of Consumer Fireworks
Sec. 4.5. (a) A retailer may sell consumer fireworks and items referenced in section 8(a) of this chapter from a tent under the following conditions: (1) The tent may not be larger than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet. (2) There may be only one (1) tent for each registration granted under section 11(a) […]
22-11-14-5. Violations; Removal of Stocks; Restrictions on Shipments and Sales; Certificate of Compliance
Sec. 5. (a) The state fire marshal shall remove at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks or combustibles possessed, transported, or delivered in violation of this chapter. (b) The state fire marshal shall stop the shipments and sale of fireworks, novelties, and trick noisemakers unless, prior to shipment into this state for […]
22-11-14-6. Violations; Offenses; Time and Dates of Allowable Usage of Consumer Fireworks
Sec. 6. (a) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates section 2(f), 4.5, 5(c), 5(d), 7, 8(a), 8(c), 8(d), 10, or 11(c) of this chapter commits a Class C infraction. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated judgment or conviction within the previous five (5) years. […]
22-11-14-11. Sales of Consumer Fireworks by Retailer; Application; Registration Fees; Certificate of Compliance; Transferability of Certificate of Compliance
Sec. 11. (a) A retailer may not sell consumer fireworks until the retailer has: (1) filed the application required under section 4.5(e) of this chapter with the state fire marshal for each location from which the retailer proposes to sell the consumer fireworks, which must be filed on an annual basis; and (2) paid an […]
22-11-14-12. Public Safety Fee on Retail Sales of Fireworks; Obligation by Purchaser for Payment of Fee; Transfer of Funds
Sec. 12. (a) A user fee, known as the public safety fee, is imposed on retail transactions made in Indiana of fireworks, in accordance with section 13 of this chapter. (b) A person who acquires fireworks in a retail transaction is liable for the public safety fee on the transaction and, except as otherwise provided […]