NEW MEXICO
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically permitted
All items that comply with the requirements of the
CPSC, except stick-type rockets having a tube less
than ¼” inside diameter. Municipalities may
prohibit use of aerial and ground audible devices.
Age of purchase
16 years
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display permit
Required. Obtain from governing body of the
county of municipality where display is to be held.
Insurance
Not specifically required in state law.
Operator
No license specifically required in state law.
LICENSING
License required, fee as follows:
Manufacturer license
$1500
Distributor license
$2000
Wholesaler license
$1000
Display Distributor
$1000
Specialty retailer license
$ 750
Retailer permit (required
$100
for each location)
Replacement Permit
$ 20
License good for 1 year. Apply to State Fire
Marshal’s office. Municipalities and counties may
require licenses or permits and reasonable fees not
to exceed $25 for the sale of fireworks.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE,
TRANSPORTATION
Safe storage areas specified in law.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
State Fire Marshal
State of New Mexico
P.O. Box 1269
Sante Fe, NM 87504-1269
505-827-3761
LAW NUMBER
Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act, Section 60-2c1 through 11. Effective Feb 1, 1990
NOTE: Fireworks restrictions may be imposed during extreme drought conditions. 60-2C-8.1
Revised 5/13