Authority of State Fire Marshal to Seize and Destroy Illegal Fireworks

Ala. Code § 8-17-225 — under Title 8.

Ala. Code § 8-17-225

The State Fire Marshal shall seize as contraband any fireworks other than the permitted “Class C Consumer Fireworks” and related items defined in Section 8-17- 217 or “special fireworks” for public displays as provided in Section 8-17-216, which are sold, displayed, used, or possessed in violation of this article. The State Fire Marshal may destroy any illegal fireworks so seized.

History: (Acts 1981, No. 81-409, p. 638, §16; Act 2021-399, §1.)