Alabama § 8-17-231 - Regulation and Licensing of Pyrotechnic Displays.
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§ 8-17-231. Regulation and Licensing of Pyrotechnic Displays.
(a) The State Fire Marshal shall regulate pyrotechnic displays and shall issue pyrotechnic display operator and pyrotechnic special effects operator licenses as provided in this article.
(b) A person may not provide a fireworks display without a pyrotechnic display operator license. An applicant for a pyrotechnic display operator license shall submit all of the following to the State Fire Marshal:
(1) Proof that the applicant is 21 years of age at the time of application.
(2) Proof of successful completion, with a passing score of 75 percent or greater, of an eight-hour training program approved by the State Fire Marshal for pyrotechnic display operators. The training program test shall be given under the supervision of a person appointed by the State Fire Marshal.
(3) Verifiable evidence of safe performances in active participation as a co-lead for at least six fireworks displays under the direct supervision of a competent licensed pyrotechnic display operator.
(4) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
(5) An application fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).
(c) Each pyrotechnic display operator licensee requesting renewal of his or her license shall submit proof of all of the following to the State Fire Marshal:
(1) Completion of an eight-hour continuing education training program approved by the State Fire Marshal for pyrotechnic display operators within the two-year license period. The training program shall be taught by an organization, display company, or individual approved by the State Fire Marshal.
(2) Active participation as a pyrotechnic display operator in the safe performance of at least two fireworks displays within the two-year license period.
(3) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
(4) A signed affidavit stating that the licensee has committed no felonies within the two-year license period.
(5) A renewal fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).
(d) A pyrotechnic display operator license shall expire two years after issuance, unless renewed before expiration.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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