Missouri Statewide Rule
Missouri State Fireworks Licensing and Sales Rules
Key Facts
- Statute
- RSMo 320.106-320.161
- Regulator
- State Fire Marshal
- Retail season
- Jun 20-Jul 10
- Winter season
- Dec 20-Jan 2
- Standard
- APA 87-1 / NFPA 1124
Summary
Missouri regulates the manufacture, distribution, and retail sale of consumer fireworks statewide through licensing administered by the State Fire Marshal. Local jurisdictions may further restrict use, but licensing of sellers and approved fireworks types are governed at the state level under Chapter 320 RSMo.
320.126. Special fireworks — possession and sale of limited, how, to whom. — 1. Any person, entity, partnership, corporation, or association transporting display fireworks or articles pyrotechnic or display fireworks and articles pyrotechnic into the state of Missouri for the purpose of resale shall be permitted by the state fire marshal as a distributor or manufacturer and have obtained any applicable federal license or permit. 2. Only holders of a state-issued manufacturer or distributor permit shall be allowed to sell display fireworks and articles pyrotechnic within the state of Missouri. A permitted manufacturer or distributor may sell display fireworks and articles pyrotechnic only to those persons who maintain either a state-issued manufacturer or distributor permit or a valid state-issued display operator license or pyrotechnic effect operator license. For the sale of display fireworks, proof of any required federal license or permit shall be required prior to finalizing any sale or transfer. 3. Possession of display fireworks or articles pyrotechnic shall be confined to holders of a state manufacturer or distributor permit or holders of either a valid state-issued display operator license or pyrotechnic effect operator license. For possession of display fireworks, proof of any required federal license or permit shall be maintained by the possessor. 4.
Full Breakdown
Under RSMo 320.106 to 320.161, Missouri requires anyone manufacturing, distributing, wholesaling, or retailing consumer fireworks to obtain a license from the State Fire Marshal. Permissible consumer fireworks must comply with APA Standard 87-1 and federal CPSC regulations. Retail sales are limited to designated periods (June 20 through July 10 and December 20 through January 2). Licensees must carry liability insurance and comply with NFPA 1124 storage standards. While the state preempts seller licensing and product standards, municipalities retain authority to ban or restrict discharge.
Violations & Penalties
Selling without a license is a class A misdemeanor. License revocation, civil penalties up to $500 per violation, and seizure of unauthorized fireworks may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
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