Section 235.170  Report of Theft or Loss of Fireworks

a)                  Licensed pyrotechnic distributors and licensed lead pyrotechnic operators shall report the theft or loss of fireworks to local law enforcement in accordance with 41 Ill. Adm. Code 230.190, DNR and ATF.

b)                  Consumer distributors and consumer retailers shall report the theft or loss of fireworks in excess of $150 to local law enforcement immediately.  Immediately after discovery of the theft or loss, consumer distributors and consumer retailers shall provide OSFM with written notice that includes a complete description of the fireworks, including manufacturer, brand name, any manufacturer marking and quantity, and a description of the circumstances surrounding the theft or loss.  The written notice shall also identify the local law enforcement agencies contacted and shall be executed under penalty of perjury. 

c)                  Consumer operators shall immediately report the theft or loss of fireworks in excess of $150 to local law enforcement and to the local governmental authority that issued the operator a consumer display permit.  Within three days after notification, the local governmental authority that issued the consumer display permit shall notify OSFM in writing of the theft or loss.

d)         Written notice shall be mailed to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Pyrotechnic Division, 1035 Stevenson Drive, Springfield IL 62703-4259.

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 16562, effective October 6, 2010)