Utah § 11-3-3.5 - Licensing of retail sellers of fireworks -- Permit required -- Fee, insurance, or bond.

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§ 11-3-3.5. Licensing of retail sellers of fireworks -- Permit required -- Fee, insurance, or bond.

Effective 5/1/2024
11-3-3.5.  Licensing of retail sellers of fireworks -- Permit required -- Fee, insurance, or bond.
(1)
(a)A municipality or county may require a retail seller to obtain a license and pay a reasonable fee before selling a division 1.4G common state-approved explosive, as defined in Section 53-7-202, within the jurisdiction of that municipality or county.
(b)A municipality or county may not restrict the number of licenses to be issued under this section.
(2)
(a)A municipality, county, or fire district shall require:
(i)a permit to discharge all display fireworks, special effects, and flame effects performances; and
(ii)evidence that the display operator, special effects operator, or flame effects operator who will set up and discharge the display has received a license from the State Fire Marshal Division, Department of Public Safety.
(b)A municipality, county, or fire district may require a fee, insurance, or a bond before issuing a permit under this Subsection (2).


Amended by Chapter 343, 2024 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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