{"data":{"id":"us-al/ala.-code-8-17-231","jurisdiction":"us-al","citation":"Ala. Code § 8-17-231","heading":"Regulation and Licensing of Pyrotechnic Displays.","body":"(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.\n(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:\n(1) Proof that the applicant is 21 years of age at the time of application.\n(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.\n(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.\n(4) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.\n(5) An application fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).\n(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:\n(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.\n(2) Active participation as a pyrotechnic display operator in the safe performance of at least two fireworks displays within the two-year license period.\n(3) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.\n(4) A signed affidavit stating that the licensee has committed no felonies within the two-year license period.\n(5) A renewal fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).\n(d) A pyrotechnic display operator license shall expire two years after issuance, unless renewed before expiration.","path":["Title 8 Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.","Chapter 17 Regulation of Certain Goods and Products.","Article 8A Pyrotechnic Displays."],"source_url":"https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=8-17-231","current_through":"Act 2026-611","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T14:01:53Z","sha256":"74bd950a7165cb32837c01d0c890dc2e144b435773fb6cdaa9caacedc6858590","source_id":"us-al","stale":false,"prev":"us-al/ala.-code-8-17-230","next":"us-al/ala.-code-8-17-232"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}