§29-3E-10. Local Municipalities’ Regulation of Consumer Fireworks
This article does not affect the authority of the governing body of a municipality to prohibit or regulate the use of consumer fireworks within its boundaries.
§29-3E-11. Violations of This Article; Penalties
(a) A person may not intentionally ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks on public or private property without the express permission of the owner to do so. (b) A person may not intentionally ignite or discharge any consumer fireworks or sparkling devices within or throw the same from a motor vehicle or building. (c) A […]
§29-3E-12. Miscellaneous Offenses; Penalties
Any person who violates a provision of this article for which a penalty is not expressly set forth is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00. The provisions of this section shall be effective June 1, 2016.
§29-3E-13. Seizures by the State Fire Marshal; Enforcement of Law
(a) The State Fire Marshal shall seize, take, remove and dispose of at public auction or destroy, or cause to be seized, taken or removed and disposed of at public auction, or destroyed at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks or combustibles offered for sale, stored or held in violation of this […]
§29-3E-14. Reporting Requirements; Duration of Reporting Requirements
Annually, on or before January 15, 2017, 2018 and 2019: (1) The State Treasurer shall submit to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates a report detailing the amount of revenue received and deposited from the Fireworks Safety Fee into the Fire Safety Fund authorized by section seven of […]
§29-3E-8. State Fire Marshal S Rule-Making Authority
The State Fire Marshal may promulgate emergency rules and shall propose legislative rules for promulgation, in accordance with 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code, to implement this article, including: (1) Adopting by reference the most recent edition of APA Standard 87-1;
§29-3E-9. Exemptions
This article does not prohibit any of the following: (1) The use of fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for signaling purposes or illumination;
§29-3E-3. Production or Transportation of Fireworks
A person may produce or transport a firework that is a new explosive and that is either a division 1.3 explosive or division 1.4 explosive if the person first meets the requirements of 49 C.F.R. §173.56(2)(j) (2014).
§29-3E-4. Sparkling Devices and Novelties Registration Required
(a) A person may not sell sparkling devices or novelties without being registered with the State Fire Marshal. (b) To be registered with the State Fire Marshal, the person shall: (1) Submit an application to the State Fire Marshal;
§29-3E-5. Consumer Fireworks Certificate Required
(a) A retailer may not sell consumer fireworks unless the retailer is certified under this article. (b) To be certified to sell consumer fireworks a retailer shall: (1) Submit an application to the State Fire Marshal;