16-219-36 Me. Code R. § 1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 219-36-1 - Definitions
1.Consumer Fireworks. "Consumer fireworks" has the same meaning as in 27 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 555.111, but includes only products that are tested and certified by a 3rd-party testing laboratory as conforming with the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission standards, in accordance with 15 United States Code, Chapter 47.
2.Chemical Composition. All pyrotechnic and explosive composition contained in a fireworks device.
3.Missile-Type Rocket. A device similar to a sky rocket in size, composition, and effect that uses fins rather than a stick for guidance and stability. Missiles shall not contain more than 20 grams of total chemical composition.
4.Helicopter and Aerial Spinners. A tube containing more than 20 grams of chemical composition, with a propeller blade attached. Upon ignition the rapidly spinning device rises into the air. A visible or audible effect may be produced at or near the height of flight.
5.Sky Rockets and Bottle Rockets. Cylindrical tube containing not more than 20 grams of chemical composition as prescribed under section 3.7 and Table 4.3-1 of the American Pyrotechnics Association Standard 87-1 with a wooden stick attached for guidance and stability. Rockets rise into the air upon ignition. A burst of color and/or sound may be produced at or near the height of flight.
6.Reloadable Aerial Shells Kits. A package containing a cardboard, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), or equivalent launching tube and more than one small aerial shell limited to a maximum of 60 g of total chemical composition including lift charge, burst charge, and visible audible effect composition. The maximum diameter of each shell shall not exceed 1.75 inches.
7.NFPA. National Fire Protection Association.
8.Retail. Type of sale to any consumer or person not engaged in the business of making sales of fireworks.

16-219 C.M.R. ch. 36, § 1