Retail Sales of Fireworks Permit

To sell recreational fireworks, you must apply for a Retail Sales of Fireworks Permit at least 30 days in advance.

Your application must include:

Types of Allowed Recreational Fireworks

The following types of fireworks are permitted in the City of Madison:

A cap containing not more than one-quarter (¼) grain of explosive mixture, if the cap is used or possessed or sold for use in a device which prevents direct body contact with a cap when it is in place for explosion.
A toy snake that contains no mercury.
A sparkler on a wire or wood stick not exceeding thirty-six (36) inches in length or one quarter (¼) inch in outside diameter which does not contain magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate.
A device designed to spray out paper confetti or streamers and which contains less than one quarter (¼) grain of explosive mixture.
A device designed to produce an audible sound but not explode, spark, move or emit an external flame after ignition and which does not exceed three (3) grams in total weight.

Post “NO SMOKING" signs in fireworks and sales and storage areas.
Storage shall be at least 10 feet from all sources of ignition and open flames.
Only sparklers, snakes, caps, and/or party poppers can be offered for sale.
At least one portable fire extinguisher shall be within 50 feet of fireworks sales and storage areas.
Only recreational fireworks, as defined in MGO 34.5601(1), may be offered for sale.