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Firework Sales: Permits & Licenses
Since April 29 falls on a Sunday this year, Firework applications will be due Monday, April 30, 2018.
The Jackson County Legislature adopted Ordinance No. 4082 on January 26, 2009, enacting sections 5626., 5627., 5628., and 5629., Jackson County Code, 1984, and adopted Ordinance No. 4304 on April 11, 2011, relating to the issuance of permits for the seasonal retail sale by non-profit organizations and the licensure of wholesale and retail sales by wholesale fireworks distributors of consumer fireworks. During the course of this year and in future years, the Legislature may make changes to the application process and scope and use of the permits and licenses as deemed necessary for public safety concerns and practical experience.
You can download a copy of these ordinances:
If you have any questions regarding the code you may contact the County Counselor's Office.
Download an application:
return it to Mary Jo Spino in the County Clerk’s Office no later than April 30, 2018.
View a checklist and fee schedule (PDF). Please follow the fee payment instructions includedon the fee schedule.
The Zoning Determination Form (PDF) needs to be completed and returned to the Department of Public Works in Independence no later than April 30,2018 for all seasonal sales permits and the initial period for wholesale distributor licenses. The Department of Public Works will forward the determination to the County Clerk.
Applicants will be notified if accepted. Non-profit organizations must be in existence for at least 5 years for consideration. Please understand that there will be 4 licenses issued to wholesale distributors (with optional retail sales) and a total of 9 permits issued to non-profit organizations. Preference will be given to Jackson County distributors and organizations.
If you have any questions kindly contact Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of the County Legislature.
County Ordinances
The Jackson County Legislature adopted Ordinance No. 4082 on January 26, 2009, enacting sections 5626., 5627., 5628., and 5629., Jackson County Code, 1984, and adopted Ordinance No. 4304 on April 11, 2011, relating to the issuance of permits for the seasonal retail sale by non-profit organizations and the licensure of wholesale and retail sales by wholesale fireworks distributors of consumer fireworks. During the course of this year and in future years, the Legislature may make changes to the application process and scope and use of the permits and licenses as deemed necessary for public safety concerns and practical experience.
You can download a copy of these ordinances:
If you have any questions regarding the code you may contact the County Counselor's Office.
Applications & Fees
Download an application:
- Fireworks Permit Application For Non-Profit Organizations (PDF)
- Fireworks License Application For Wholesalers (PDF)
Fees
View a checklist and fee schedule (PDF). Please follow the fee payment instructions included
Zoning Information
The Zoning Determination Form (PDF) needs to be completed and returned to the Department of Public Works in Independence no later than April 30,
Applicants will be notified if accepted. Non-profit organizations must be in existence for at least 5 years for consideration. Please understand that there will be 4 licenses issued to wholesale distributors (with optional retail sales) and a total of 9 permits issued to non-profit organizations. Preference will be given to Jackson County distributors and organizations.
More Information
If you have any questions kindly contact Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of the County Legislature.