A fireworks retailer shall have in his possession a valid permit issued by the Fire Prevention Division of Shreveport. Permits are issued after 1) Receipt of application for fireworks sales, 2) Permit fee of $50.00 is received and 3) A satisfactory inspection by the Fire Prevention Division is conducted in conjunction with the Permits/Zoning Office.
Each retailer must have in their possession a valid permit issued by the Louisiana State Fire Marshall as required by R.S. 51:650 prior to application of the Shreveport Fire Prevention application. The permit shall be in effect for only that particular holiday season for which it was issued.
Application for a permit to sell or display fireworks shall be made to the Fire Prevention Division office in writing at least 15 days in advance of the date of sale as
display.
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The Fire Prevention Division of the Shreveport Fire Department is responsible for approving this permit. The permit application may be submitted online at
www.mygovernmentonline.org. A site plan, plot plan, or other relevant information is necessary prior to approval. In most instances, a site inspection made by an Inspector is required before approval is granted. Each permit requires a $50.00 permit fee to be paid at the time of application. If the permit is not approved, the fee is returned to the applicant.