Bill Legalizing Fireworks Sales Passes House, Goes to Senate

Come this July 4th, Georgians may be able to buy fireworks in the State instead of crossing state lines.

On Monday, House members approved legislation that would legalize the sale of all fireworks in Georgia.

Currently, only pop caps, sparklers, glow sticks and glow worms can legally be sold in the state.

State Representative Alan Powell tells WLHR News HB 110 seeks to keep money spent by Georgians on fireworks in our state’s economy, instead of going to border states like South Carolina.

“The measure, if it becomes law, would also eliminate confusion among many new residents who move to the Lake Hartwell area from other states and are unaware that fireworks are illegal in Georgia,” Powell said.

Under the proposal, fireworks sales would be regulated by the Commissioner of Insurance, who is also the State Fire Marshal.

Fireworks dealers would be required to pay an initial license fee of $5,000, followed by annual renewal payments of $1,000.

The bill now goes to the State Senate for consideration.