LICENSES REQUIRED FOR FIREWORKS STANDS

JACKSON - Any individual or organization planning to open a fireworks stand in Cape Girardeau County first must obtain a county merchant's license, said county collector Harold D. Kuehle.

Merchant's licenses are available from the county collector's offices located in the county administration building in Jackson and the court house annex building, 44 N. Lorimier, Cape Girardeau.

The offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A state license is also required to operate a fireworks stand. A state license can be obtained by contacting the State Division of Fire Safety, P.O. Box 844, Jefferson City, Mo., 65102.

Fireworks stands can be open in the county until July 10 and from Dec. 10 to Jan. 5.

However, each incorporated town within the county may have its own local ordinance.

Anyone with questions concerning the county merchant's license should call 243-4476.