NAC477.646. Disciplinary action; reports of certain incidents; transfer of fireworks, special effects and pyrotechnic devices.

     1. The State Fire Marshal may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license for pyrotechnics or flame effects displays or a certificate of registration for flame effects operators or assistants, magicians or fire performers if the licensee or registrant has caused injuries or permitted a fire hazard at a location at which the licensee or registrant:

     (a) Stores, handles or prepares fireworks, special effects or pyrotechnic devices; or

     (b) Produces or conducts a commercial display of fireworks or special effects.

     2. If an injury or fire results from an incident involving a display described in subsection 1, the licensee or registrant shall immediately notify the State Fire Marshal by contacting the Department of Public Safety by telephone at [phone]. The licensee or registrant shall provide the following information to the Department:

     (a) The name and telephone number of the licensee or registrant;

     (b) The location, date and time of the incident; and

     (c) A description of the incident, including, without limitation:

          (1) The types of injuries and number of persons injured;

          (2) Whether any person has been transported to a medical facility or has received medical care;

          (3) Whether any fatalities have occurred and, if so, the number of fatalities; and

          (4) Whether a fire occurred and, if so, whether the fire department was contacted or responded to the incident. If a fire occurred, the licensee or registrant shall submit a written report to the State Fire Marshal Division within 5 business days after the incident providing a complete description of the incident.

     3. A person whose license or certificate has been revoked must dispose of the fireworks, special effects or pyrotechnic devices in his or her possession within 10 days after receiving written notice to do so by the State Fire Marshal. In complying with this subsection, the licensee or registrant shall transfer the fireworks, special effects or pyrotechnic devices only to a person who is licensed to produce commercial displays of fireworks or who is otherwise permitted to lawfully purchase and possess fireworks or pyrotechnic devices. Upon the transfer of the fireworks, special effects or pyrotechnic devices, the licensee or registrant shall submit a written report to the State Fire Marshal which includes the name, license number, address and telephone number of the person to whom the fireworks, special effects or pyrotechnic devices were transferred.

     (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 1-19-84; A 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; R220-99, 9-25-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; R090-10, 12-30-2011)