Frequently Asked Questions

The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office does not regulate when consumer fireworks can be discharged. This is left up to the local authority.

Pursuant to K.S.A. 31-507, bottle rockets are illegal in the state of Kansas. The Child Safety Act of 1966 also outlaws the sale of certain devices like M-80's, M-100's, cherry bombs and silver salutes. 

You will need to apply for a hobbyist manufacturer permit (PDF).

You will need to apply for a display operator permit (PDF).

Yes. The local authority is allowed to be more restrictive then the state.

In order to receive a list of permit holders in any of our permit categories we will need a written request. Please document the reason why you are requesting the list. Once we receive your request, assuming it conforms to the Kansas Open Records Act, you will receive a cost estimate and a form that must be signed and notarized. Once this information is received back into our office, you will be given the list.

In order to receive a list you must sign a document stating that, you do not intend to, and will not:

• Use any list of names or addresses contained in or derived from the records or information for the purpose of selling or offering for sale any property or service to any person listed or to any person who resides at any address listed
• Sell, give or otherwise make available to any person any list of names or addresses contained in or derived from the records or information for the purpose of allowing that person to sell or offer for sale any property or service to any person listed or to any person who resides at any address listed

Permitting for seasonal retail stands is left up to the local authorities. You will need to contact them directly.