The bill has implications for \u00a0retailers as well as consumers.<\/p>\n
The bill has straightforward rules for those who want to sell aerial fireworks at \u00a0temporary stands or permanent retail locations.<\/p>\n To register with the State Fire Marshal for novelty sales, you’ll have to:<\/p>\n You need a separate registration for each retail location you run.<\/p>\n In order to sell aerial fireworks, you’ll need to get a permit.\u00a0That means you have\u00a0to:<\/p>\n Like in the novelties category we mentioned above, you have to get a separate permit for every location your run. The permit is good from April 1 to March 31.<\/p>\n “Tax” isn’t necessarily a welcomed word in the fireworks retail world (or any retail world, for that matter). However, lawmakers ensured taxes on West Virginia fireworks sales will go to a good cause.<\/p>\n According to the bill, 75% of the tax will\u00a0support veterans’ programs within the state. The remaining 25% will go into the state’s Fire Protection Fund, which helps support volunteer fire companies.<\/p>\n The \u00a0good news here is that residents in West Virginia can buy fireworks that go beyond sparklers and other novelties. However, keep in mind that the bill has some caveats.<\/p>\n Consumers can buy these fireworks, but you aren’t allowed to ignite\/discharge\/use them if you are:<\/p>\n Also, you aren’t allowed to buy or sell fireworks if you are under 18 years old.<\/p>\n Posters on the popular fireworks website PyroTalk.com<\/a> have pointed out that both Pennsylvania and Arizona have proposed bills to expand fireworks laws.<\/p>\n We’ll keep you posted on what’s happening in those states, as well as any other states making changes to their fireworks laws. To stay up-to-date on these issues, make sure to subscribe to our blog.<\/p>\n If you’re from West Virginia and you want to stock up on your aerials for the upcoming fireworks season, check out our Superior Fireworks wholesale site<\/a>. Orders only require a $1,000 minimum purchase.<\/p>\n Editor’s note: Since the writing of this article, Pennsylvania<\/a> as well as Iowa<\/a> have legalized the use of consumer fireworks. Arizona has decided to stay with their current fireworks laws, at least for now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" West Virginia used to be, like many states, a place where snakes and sparklers were about all the fireworks you could buy. Earlier this year, however, the state’s House of Delegates voted 96-0 to approve the sale and use of consumer fireworks beginning June 1 of this year. A month later, the Gov. 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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat the West Virginia Fireworks Bill Means for Retailers<\/h2>\n
Novelties<\/h3>\n
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Aerial\u00a0Fireworks<\/h3>\n
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The 12% Tax<\/h3>\n
What the West Virginia Fireworks Bill Means for the Consumer<\/h2>\n
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More Changes to Fireworks Laws in Other States?<\/h2>\n