11-3 - County and Municipal Fireworks Act

Title 11 > 11-3

Sections (7)

11-3-1 - Short title.

This chapter is known as the “County and Municipal Fireworks Act.”

Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session

11-3-3.1 - Definitions.

The definitions in Section 53-7-202 apply to this chapter.

Enacted by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session

11-3-3.5 - Licensing of retail sellers of fireworks — Permit required — Fee, insurance, or bond.

.5(1) A municipality or county may require a retail seller to obtain a license and pay a reasonable fee before selling a division 1.4G common state-approved explosive, as defined in Section 53-7-202, within the jurisdiction of that municipality or county.A municipality or county may not restrict the number of licenses to be issued under this section.

.5(2) A municipality, county, or fire district shall require:a permit to discharge all display fireworks, special effects, and flame effects performances; andevidence that the display operator, special effects operator, or flame effects operator who will set up and discharge the display has received a license from the State Fire Marshal Division, Department of Public Safety.A municipality, county, or fire district may require a fee, insurance, or a bond before issuing a permit under this Subsection (2).

Amended by Chapter 343, 2024 General Session

11-3-4 - Enforcement — Seizure of fireworks sold unlawfully — Revocation of license.

(1) Each county and municipal officer charged with the enforcement of state and municipal laws, including all fire enforcement officials and the State Fire Marshal Division of the Department of Public Safety, shall enforce this chapter and Sections 53-7-220 through 53-7-225, Utah Fireworks Act.

(2) Any official charged with enforcing this chapter and the Utah Fireworks Act may:seize display fireworks, fireworks, and unclassified fireworks that are offered for sale, sold, or in the possession of an individual in violation of this chapter or the Utah Fireworks Act; andrecommend to the state fire marshal that the state fire marshal revoke the license of each importer or wholesaler selling or offering to sell display fireworks, fireworks, or unclassified fireworks in violation of this chapter or the Utah Fireworks Act.

Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session

11-3-8 - Conflicting local ordinances prohibited.

A county, city, or town may not adopt an ordinance or regulation in conflict with Sections 53-7-220 through 53-7-225 .

Amended by Chapter 438, 2024 General Session

11-3-10 - Exemptions — Limitation on chapter.

(1) This chapter does not apply toa division 1.1G explosive, a division 1.2G explosive, a division 1.3G explosive, or a division 1.4G explosive that is not for use in the state, but is manufactured, stored, warehoused, or in transit for destinations outside of the state.

(2) This chapter does not supersede Section 23A-2-208, regarding use of fireworks and explosives by the Division of Wildlife Resources and federal game agents.

(3) Provided that the display operators are properly licensed as required by Section 53-7-223, municipalities and counties for the unincorporated areas within the county may conduct, permit, or regulate:exhibitions of display fireworks; orpyrotechnic displays held inside public buildings.

Amended by Chapter 18, 2025 General Session

11-3-11 - Sale or use of unauthorized fireworks — Class B misdemeanor.

Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

Amended by Chapter 268, 1992 General Session