§ 20-74. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Fireworks means and includes any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, and which is defined as common or special fireworks by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). Fireworks are further classified in this law as Class C or Class B.

(1)

Class C Fireworks (DOT Common Fireworks) shall means any devices suitable for use by the public that conform with the requirements of the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and are designed primarily to produce visible effects by combustion, and some small devices designed to produce an audible effect.

(2)

Class B Display Fireworks (DOT Special Fireworks) means all articles of larger fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion or explosion. Class B fireworks include, but are not limited to, firecrackers and salutes containing more than two grains (130 mg) of explosive composition and other exhibition display items that exceed the limits for Classification as Class C Fireworks according to the Department of Transportation.

The term "fireworks" shall not include toy cap pistols and caps, blank cartridges, railroad flares and model rockets.

(Code 1966, § 8-12; Code 1982, § 12-51)

State law reference

Definition of fireworks, 68 O.S. § 1622.