Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 51, § 656. Permit to sell fireworks; application; fees; permit numbers

B. (1) Prior to engaging in the sale of fireworks, an applicant shall submit to the state fire marshal an application on a form provided by the state fire marshal, or electronically through the IMS system, on or before June first of each year setting forth any facts and information as the state fire marshal may determine necessary and proper considering the requirements of public health, safety, and welfare. Prior to obtaining and in order to maintain a permit, the facilities of the permittee shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Life Safety Code and subsequent referenced standards as adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 40:1578.6.

(2) The retail permit is effective for purchases of wholesale fireworks, and such permit is effective from the date of issuance through midnight December thirty-first of the applicable year. A retailer's permit shall not be issued pursuant to this Part from June sixteenth through July fifth nor from December fifteenth through January first of each year. All other permits issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section are valid from the date issued through midnight April first of the ensuing permit year. All applications filed after April first will be assessed a late fee equal to the amount of the permit required by this Section.

C. (1) The applicant shall pay a permit fee for each type of business conducted and for each location at which the business is conducted, according to the following schedule:

(2) Permit fees are due at the time of application to the state fire marshal and shall be used to pay for the cost of processing the application. Permit fees are not refundable if the application is denied.

(3) The retailer's permit fee imposed under Paragraph (1) of this Subsection shall be used to pay the costs of processing the application and inspecting the retail premises by the office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety.