Can sky lanterns be sold at local fireworks stands or indoor sites ?

No - it would be a violation of the Fireworks rules to sell these items at a fireworks retail site and may result in the local or State Fire Marshal seeking sanctions.


Background:
Chapter 2154 of the Occupations Code states that all fireworks sold in Texas must be listed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sky lanterns, also known as kongming lanterns or wish lanterns, are not classified as fireworks by the U.S. DOT. The Fireworks Rules state that a retail site may only sell fireworks, fireworks promotional items and accessories and those items listed in the Occupations Code 2154.002(4).

References: Occupations Code 2154, 28 TAC 34.817(i)

     

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