NAC477.616. Categories of licenses; expiration and renewal; requirements for producing display.

     1. Licenses will be issued to companies in one or more of the following categories:

     (a) A general license permits the licensee to produce commercial displays of fireworks in one or more of the following categories:

          (1) Indoor stage;

          (2) Outdoor aerial;

          (3) Special effects; or

          (4) Show specific.

Ê A general license is valid on May 1 or the date on which it is issued, whichever is later. If a licensee does not submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee on or before April 30 of the following year, the license expires and the licensee must apply to the State Fire Marshal for an original license.

     (b) A limited event license permits a nonprofit organization to produce a specific display of fireworks or series of displays at the time or times and location specified by the license subject to local requirements for a permit. A limited license is valid for the single event or series of events which it specifies.

     (c) A nonprofit organization must obtain a limited event license (exempt) from the State Fire Marshal Division before producing a display of fireworks. The limited event license (exempt) must include a description of the event to be held which specifies the location and date of the event. The license will be issued without payment of a fee. The nonprofit organization must:

          (1) Show evidence of valid insurance which covers the event or series of events;

          (2) Require that all persons who participate in producing the display or series of displays complete a written test approved by the State Fire Marshal or work under the direct supervision of a certified pyrotechnic operator; and

          (3) Obtain a certificate of registration for the person who will be responsible for the show and the safety of the participants and spectators.

     2. A license issued in one of these categories does not permit the licensee to engage in activities permitted by another, more general, category.

     3. In producing a commercial display of fireworks a licensee must:

     (a) Obtain any permit or permits required by local authority;

     (b) Employ only pyrotechnic operators who are registered with the State Fire Marshal to conduct the display or discharge of the fireworks; and

     (c) Wear proper safety attire at all times pursuant to N.F.P.A. 1123, 2010 edition.

     (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 1-19-84; A 2-17-94; R207-99, 2-7-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; R090-10, 12-30-2011)