West Virginia Code
Article 3E. Fireworks Safety
§29-3E-4. Sparkling Devices and Novelties Registration Required

(a) A person may not sell sparkling devices or novelties without being registered with the State Fire Marshal.
(b) To be registered with the State Fire Marshal, the person shall:
(1) Submit an application to the State Fire Marshal;
(2) Provide a copy of his or her current business registration certificate or his or her certificate to sell sparklers and novelties issued by the State Tax Commissioner;
(3) Pay the required fee; and
(4) Provide other information as the State Fire Marshal may require by legislative rule.
(c) A registration is valid for the calendar year or any fraction thereof and expires on December 31 of each year.
(d) A registration is not transferable.
(e) A person shall post the registration in a conspicuous place at the location of the business.
(f) A separate registration is required for each location.
(g) The fee required in subdivision (3), subsection (b) of this section shall be $15.00 per retail location.
(h) The fee assessed by this section shall be retained by the State Fire Marshal and expended to offset costs incurred in performing the duties imposed by the provisions of this code.

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