The bill amends 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1623, which governs the storage, transportation, sale, and use of fireworks in Oklahoma. Key changes include the removal of specific time restrictions for selling fireworks, allowing sales year-round, and updating statutory language for clarity. The bill mandates that fireworks must be sold in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and it specifies that a sales clerk must be present during purchases. Additionally, it clarifies that counties cannot restrict private outdoor firework displays for noncommercial purposes, provided they occur on private property and no burn ban is in effect.
The bill also emphasizes the responsibilities of retail license holders, including age requirements and adherence to building codes for sales facilities. It removes previous requirements for the State Fire Marshal to inspect portable retail fireworks stands, while still allowing local authorities to conduct inspections. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2026.