Oklahoma § 68-1629

§ 68-1629.

Public displays.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 68. Revenue and Taxation

Nothing in this act shall be construed as applying to shipping,

sale, possession or use of display fireworks when displayed by

holders of a permit for a public display to be conducted in

accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshal

Commission.

Applications for permits for display fireworks must be submitted

in writing prior to the date of display to the Authority Having

Jurisdiction (AHJ) as defined by the NFPA 1123 where the display is

to occur. If the display is in an area outside the jurisdiction of

a city or town, application for permit shall be submitted in writing

to the State Fire Marshal's Office ten (10) days prior to the date

of the display. Every display shall be under the direction of a

competent, responsible operator of legal age and be conducted under

the code of regulations as adopted by the State Fire Marshal

Commission. The person or organization making application for

permit must submit to the authority having jurisdiction evidence of

a general liability insurance policy in an amount of not less than

One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) or the amount set forth by the

local governing authority. Before a permit is granted, a local fire

inspector or an agent of the State Fire Marshal shall inspect and

approve or reject the site of the display. No permit so granted

shall be transferable.

Added by Laws 1969, c. 337, § 9, operative June 1, 1969. Amended by

Laws 1981, c. 268, § 8, emerg. eff. June 25, 1981; Laws 2010, c.

408, § 5, emerg. eff. June 8, 2010.