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<br />~p~~ State Fire Marshal Division <br />~ 444 Cedar Street, Suite 145, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-5145 <br /> Phone: 651/215-0500 FAX: 651/215-0525 TTY: 651/282-6555 <br />~q~~~P Internet: http://www.dps.state.mn.us <br /> Fireworks Fact Sheet <br />Alcoho- & Apri 130, 2002 <br />Gambling <br />Enforcement <br />Recent changes to Minnesota Statute 624.20 now allow for the public sale, <br />Bureau of os5ession and use of a limited number of, but not all, consumer fireworks. <br />P <br />Criminal <br />Apprehension <br /> Summary of Changes to Minnesota Fireworks Laws <br />Capitol Security <br />Crime Victim . Sale, possession and use of some nonexplosive and nonaerial <br />Services <br />consumer fireworks is now permitted in Minnesota on or after <br />Driver & Vehicle <br />Services April 30, 2002. Examples include items such as sparklers, cones and <br /> tubes that emit sparks, novelty items like snakes, and party poppers. <br />Emergency <br />Management/ For a complete list, see the Table on Page 2 of this fact sheet. <br />Emergency <br />Response <br />• Commission <br />These consumer fireworks may not be used on public property <br />State Fire (i.e. parks, roads, alleys, schools, government property etc.). <br />Marshal / <br />Pipeline Safety <br />• Purchasers of these fireworks must be at least 18 years old and <br />State Patrol retailers need to check photo identification. <br />Traffic Safety <br /> • Sale, possession and use may occur at any time during the year. <br /> What Requirements Have Not Changed <br /> • Explosive and aerial fireworks are still prohibited for public sale, <br /> possession and use. Prohibited fireworks include firecrackers, <br /> bottle rockets, missiles, roman candles, mortars and shells. <br />MIIVNEBOTA • Requirements for "public" display fireworks and certification for <br />~~~ <br />~:..~-_ <br />~ <br />.use remain unchanged. <br />F ' <br />~~ @ <br />'~~ <br />y Questions should be directed to the State Fire Marshal Division by email <br /> to firecodena state.mn.us or by calling (651) 215-0500. Additional <br /> information is available at www.fire.state.mn.us <br /> <br /> <br /> State Fire Marshal Fireworks Fact Sheet April 30, 2002 Page 1 of 6 <br /> www.fire.state.mn.us Questions: firecode@state.mn.us <br />~3 <br />