2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 25 - FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY (§§ 25-1-1 — 25-15-110) › Chapter 10 - REGULATION OF FIREWORKS (§§ 25-10-1 — 25-10-12) › Section 25-10-3.2 - License required for pyrotechnics exhibits; requirements; penalty for violations

(a)
(1)
No person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership shall cause the combustion, explosion, deflagration, detonation, or ignition of pyrotechnics for the purpose of a fireworks or pyrotechnics exhibition or display before a proximate audience unless such person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership holds a valid license issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection. Any application for such a license shall be made to the Safety Fire Commissioner in the form prescribed by the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(2)
All applicants shall meet the following requirements for licensure to conduct a fireworks or pyrotechnics exhibition or display before a proximate audience:
(A)
The applicant shall submit to the Safety Fire Commissioner proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer authorized to do business in Georgia. The coverage shall include bodily injury and property damage, products liability, completed operations, and contractual liability. The proof of insurance shall also be provided before any license can be renewed. The minimum amount of said coverage shall be $1 million or such other amount as specified by the Safety Fire Commissioner. An insurer that provided such coverage shall notify the Safety Fire Commissioner of any change in coverage;
(B)
The applicant shall pay the required licensing fee as prescribed in Code Section
25-10-5
; and
(C)
The applicant shall comply with all rules and regulations promulgated by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to this chapter.
(b)
(1)
No person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership shall cause the combustion, explosion, deflagration, detonation, or ignition of fireworks for the purpose of a public exhibition or display of fireworks unless such person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership holds a valid license issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection. Any application for such a license shall be made to the Safety Fire Commissioner in the form prescribed by the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(2)
All applicants shall meet the following requirements for licensure to conduct a public exhibition or display of fireworks:
(A)
The applicant shall submit to the Safety Fire Commissioner proof of competency of all operators and assistants;
(B)
The applicant shall pay the required licensing fee as prescribed in Code Section
25-10-5
; and
(C)
The applicant shall comply with all rules and regulations promulgated by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to this chapter.
(c)
(1)
No person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership shall cause the combustion, explosion, deflagration, detonation, or ignition of special effects unless such person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership holds a valid license issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, provided that any use of special effects in which an audience is present shall require licensure pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Any application for such a license shall be made to the Safety Fire Commissioner in the form prescribed by the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(2)
All applicants shall meet the following requirements for licensure to use special effects:
(A)
The applicant shall submit to the Safety Fire Commissioner proof of competency of all operators and assistants;
(B)
The applicant shall pay the required licensing fee as prescribed in Code Section
25-10-5
; and
(C)
The applicant shall comply with all rules and regulations promulgated by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to this chapter.
(d)
The license issued pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code Section shall not authorize the manufacture, transportation, use, sale, or storage of explosives as provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section
25-2-17
.
(e)
Any violation of this chapter shall be grounds for revocation or denial of licensure to conduct a fireworks or pyrotechnics exhibition or display before a proximate audience, to conduct a public exhibition or display of fireworks, or for the use of special effects.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 614,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 330,§ 8, eff. 4/26/2016.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 49,§ 2, eff. 5/28/2003.