Fireworks stand operators must obtain licenses

Individuals or organizations planning to operate a fireworks stand in Cape Girardeau County are being reminded to acquire a county merchants license.

The cost of a merchants license is $25 and is available from either the Jackson office in the Administrative Building at 1 Barton Square or the Cape Girardeau office in the courthouse annex at 44 N. Lorimier St. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including the noon hour, Monday through Friday, according to a news release issued by Cape Girardeau County Collector Diane Diebold

A state license also is required for each stand, according to the release. Owners may contact the Division of Fire Safety in Jefferson City, Mo., at 573-751-2930 for more information.

Fireworks stands may be operated in the county from Thursday to July 10; however, each city within the county may have a local ordinance stating different time frames.

For more information about the county merchants license, contact the collector's office at 243-4476.

Pertinent address:

1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo.

44 N. Lorimier St., Cape Girardeau, Mo.