Mississippi Fireworks Licensing and Sales Regulation

Under Miss. Code Ann. Sections 45-13-1 through 45-13-31, the State Fire Marshal licenses fireworks distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers. Consumer fireworks may legally be sold to the public from June 15 to July 5 and December 5 to January 2 each year. Counties may by resolution prohibit the sale or use of fireworks within unincorporated areas, and municipalities may pass stricter ordinances, but licensing, classification, and statewide season dates are set by state law. Display fireworks require special permits and qualified operators. Violations include selling without a state license, storing fireworks improperly, or selling outside permitted dates.

Selling fireworks without a Fire Marshal license, selling outside legal seasons, or improper storage may result in misdemeanor charges, fines up to $500, license revocation, and seizure of inventory.