West Virginia Consumer Fireworks Sales and Use Regulation

§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; (2) Submit with the application a copy of his or her current business registration certificate; (3) Pay a fee of $500 for each temporary retail sales location and $1000 for each permanent retail sales location to the State Fire Marshal; (4) Provide the State Fire Marshal proof that the retailer maintains at all times public liability and product liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of $1 million to cover losses, damages or injuries that might result from selling consumer fireworks; and (5) Provide other information as the State Fire Marshal may require by legislative rule. (c) A consumer fireworks certificate is valid from April 1 through March 31 of the next calendar year. (d) A consumer fireworks certificate is not transferable. (e) A retailer shall post the certificate in a conspicuous place at the location of the business. (f) A separate certificate is required for each location of the business. (g) A certificate holder may also sell sparkling devices and novelties at the same location without additionally obtaining a sparkling devices and novelties registration. (h) A retailer who sells consumer fireworks shall comply with the regulations provided in NFPA 1124.