(a) The State Fire Marshal shall regulate pyrotechnic displays and shall issue pyrotechnic display operator and pyrotechnic special effects operator licenses as provided in this article.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-17-231

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
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(b) A person may not provide a fireworks display without a pyrotechnic display operator license. An applicant for a pyrotechnic display operator license shall submit all of the following to the State Fire Marshal:

(1) Proof that the applicant is 21 years of age at the time of application.
(2) Proof of successful completion, with a passing score of 75 percent or greater, of an eight-hour training program approved by the State Fire Marshal for pyrotechnic display operators. The training program test shall be given under the supervision of a person appointed by the State Fire Marshal.
(3) Verifiable evidence of safe performances in active participation as a co-lead for at least six fireworks displays under the direct supervision of a competent licensed pyrotechnic display operator.
(4) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
(5) An application fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).
(c) Each pyrotechnic display operator licensee requesting renewal of his or her license, shall submit proof of all of the following to the State Fire Marshal:

(1) Completion of an eight-hour continuing education training program approved by the State Fire Marshal for pyrotechnic display operators within the two-year license period. The training program shall be taught by an organization, display company, or individual approved by the State Fire Marshal.
(2) Active participation as a pyrotechnic display operator in the safe performance of at least two fireworks displays within the two-year license period.
(3) Proof of a current Employer Possessor Letter of Clearance issued to the individual by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
(4) A signed affidavit stating that the licensee has committed no felonies within the two-year license period.
(5) A renewal fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120).
(d) A pyrotechnic display operator license shall expire two years after issuance, unless renewed before expiration.
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