160-B:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. " Fireworks " means fireworks as defined in 27 C.F.R. section 555.11. II. [Repealed.] III. [Repealed.] IV. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of safety. V. "Display" means the use, explosion, activation, ignition, discharge, firing or any other activity which is intended to cause […]
160-B:10 Local Option. – Any municipality in the state, by action of its local legislative body or local governing body, may vote to allow or to prohibit, within that municipality, the issuance of permits or licenses to the extent authorized under RSA 160-B:6 and 160-B:7. If the municipality has voted to prohibit the issuance […]
160-B:11 Civil Liability. – In addition to any other penalties imposed under this chapter, any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be liable, in any civil action, to any person for damages resulting from the illegal sale or use of fireworks, and neither assumption of risk nor contributory negligence shall be […]
160-B:12 Exceptions. – The commissioner may issue permits granting exceptions to the provisions of this chapter to persons who intend to use fireworks for agricultural, railroad, or military purposes, provided that the type of fireworks to be used are designed in such a way as to accomplish the purpose for which the permit is […]
160-B:13 Appeal. – Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner pursuant to this chapter may appeal pursuant to RSA 541. Source. 1991, 286:2, eff. Mar. 1, 1992.
160-B:14 Immediate Suspension Authority. – Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner may immediately suspend a license issued pursuant to RSA 160-B:6 if the commissioner has evidence that the licensee is selling fireworks contrary to any of the provisions of RSA 160-B or any rules adopted under this chapter. Any […]
160-B:15 Advertising. – I. No person shall advertise fireworks by means of radio, television, newspaper, flyer, catalog, billboard, mobile or stationary sign, or any other means in such a way as to confuse or mislead the public about: (a) The conditions under which fireworks may be purchased. (b) The conditions under which fireworks may […]
160-B:16 Certain Sparklers Prohibited; Penalties. – I. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the sale, possession or display of class "C" sparklers or those sparklers consisting of a wire or stick which contain chlorates or perchlorates is prohibited. II. Any person who sells or possesses with intent to sell class "C" sparklers or sparklers […]
160-B:16-a Repealed by 2011, 160:6, I, eff. June 14, 2011. –
160-B:16-b Repealed by 2017, 79:2, eff. June 2, 2017. –
160-B:16-c Repealed by 2018, 38:1, eff. May 15, 2018. –
160-B:17 to 160-B:19 Repealed by 1992, 44:8, III, eff. April 1, 1994. –
160-B:19-a Emergency Removal From Sale or Use of Unsafe Devices. – I. The commissioner may, upon the recommendation of the state fire marshal or the director of state police, prohibit the sale or use of any display or consumer fireworks that pose an imminent threat to life and property. II. Upon notification by the […]
160-B:2 Sale; Penalty. – I. No person shall sell fireworks other than a person who meets all of the following requirements: (a) Has a federal permit to sell fireworks issued in accordance with title 18 of the United States Code. (b) Has a state license to sell display and consumer fireworks issued pursuant to […]
160-B:20 to 160-B:23 Repealed by 1999, 348:21, VII, eff. Jan. 21, 2000. –
160-B:3 Display; Penalty. – I. No person shall display fireworks other than a person who meets all of the following requirements: (a) Has obtained a certificate of competency issued pursuant to RSA 158:9-f which shall be in such person’s possession at the time of display and which has not been revoked or suspended. (b) […]
160-B:4 Possession; Penalty. – I. No person shall possess fireworks other than the following: (a) A person who has in the person’s possession a certificate of competency issued pursuant to RSA 158:9-f and a valid permit to display issued pursuant to RSA 160-B:7. (b) A person who has a federal permit to sell display […]
160-B:5 Issuance of Permit; Penalty. – I. No person shall issue a permit or license to display fireworks contrary to this chapter. II. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Source. 1991, 286:2, eff. Mar. 1, 1992.
160-B:6 Requirements for Sale of Fireworks. – I. Any person who desires to sell display and consumer fireworks as limited by RSA 160-B:2 may apply to the municipality in which such person desires to sell fireworks. Such application shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner. The licensing board of any municipality or, […]
160-B:7 Requirements for Display of Fireworks. – I. The commissioner may issue a certificate of competency to display fireworks as provided in RSA 158:9-f to a person who meets the requirements established under that section. II. Any municipality, fair association, amusement park or other organization may apply for a permit to display fireworks and […]
