Fireworks Permits, State Regulations

VERMONT  CONSUMER FIREWORKS-
State Law & Municipal Fireworks Display Permit 

Specifically permitted:

Sparklers less than 14” long with no more than 20 grams of pyrotechnic mixture. Novelty sparkling items limited to snakes, party poppers,glow worms, smoke devices, string poppers,snappers, or drop pops with no more than 0.25 grains of explosive mixture, and that are in compliance with CPSC regulations.

Specifically prohibited

Firecrackers, skyrockets, roman candles, torpedoes, and daygo bombs.

Display permit: Apply to local authorities, Jay Volunteer Fire Chief,  at least 15 days before display date

Insurance: No amount specified in state law but may be required by local authorities.

Operator: No license specifically required in state law butdisplay must be under competent operator approved by local authorities in area where display is to be held.

ENFORCING AUTHORITY:

Local:
Jay Volunteer Fire Chief, Doug James 802.988.4706

State:
Department of Fire Safety
Division of Fire Safety
1311 US Route 302-Berlin, Suite 600
Barre, VT 05641-2351
Phone: 604-364-1081
Email: rhowe@dps.state.vt.us
www.state.vt.us/labind/Fire/sparklers.htm

LAW NUMBER
Acts of General Assembly No. 93, 1953