Cape Girardeau County collector issues fireworks vendors notice

With Independence Day around the corner, Cape Girardeau County Collector Barbara Gholson has put out a reminder that those who plan to operate a fireworks stand anywhere in the county need to have a county merchants license for each site where the product is sold.

Gholson said a license costing $25 may be obtained in one of two county offices:

• No. 1 Barton Square, Suite 303, in Jackson;
• 2311 Bloomfield St., Suite 302, Cape Girardeau.

Fireworks stands may be operated in the county from Tuesday, June 20, to Monday, July 10, Gholson said, noting each municipality may have a local ordinance with a different time frame.

In addition to county requirements, a state license is also required through the Missouri Department of Fire Safety in Jefferson City via www.dfs.dps.mo.gov.

Specific fireworks testing and licensing information may be found at www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/fireworks.

Gholson said questions about Cape Girardeau County's license should be directed to her office at (573) 243-4476.