TAX CODE

CHAPTER 161. FIREWORKS TAX


	§ 161.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "fireworks" 
means any composition or device that is designed to produce a 
visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, 
or detonation that is classified as Division 1.4G explosives by the 
United States Department of Transportation in 49 C.F.R. Part 173 as 
of September 1, 1999.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1363, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.           


	§ 161.002.  FIREWORKS SALES TAX.  (a)  A tax is imposed 
on each sale at retail of fireworks.
	(b)  The tax rate is two percent of the sale price of the 
fireworks.         
	(c)  The tax imposed under this chapter is in addition to the 
tax imposed under Chapter 151.  The tax imposed by this chapter does 
not apply to a sale unless the tax imposed under Chapter 151 applies 
to the sale.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1363, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.           


	§ 161.003.  EXCEPTIONS TO APPLICABILITY OF 
CHAPTER.  This chapter does not apply to:
		(1)  a toy pistol, toy cane, toy gun, or other device 
that uses a paper or plastic cap;
		(2)  a model rocket or model rocket motor designed, 
sold, and used for the purpose of propelling a recoverable aero 
model;
		(3)  a propelling or expelling charge consisting of a 
mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate;
		(4)  a novelty or trick noisemaker;                                           
		(5)  a pyrotechnic signaling device or distress signal 
for marine, aviation, or highway use in an emergency situation;
		(6)  a fusee or railway torpedo for use by a railroad;                        
		(7)  the sale of a blank cartridge for use in a radio, 
television, film, or theater production, for signal or ceremonial 
purposes in athletic events, or for industrial purposes;  or
		(8)  a pyrotechnic device for use by a military 
organization.               

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1363, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.           


	§ 161.004.  APPLICATION OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF 
CODE.  (a)  Except as provided by this chapter:
		(1)  the tax imposed by this chapter is administered, 
imposed, collected, and enforced in the same manner as the tax under 
Chapter 151 is administered, imposed, collected, and enforced;  and
		(2)  the provisions of Chapter 151 applicable to the 
sales tax imposed under Subchapter C, Chapter 151, apply to the tax 
imposed by this chapter.
	(b)  A change in the law relating to the taxation of the sale 
of fireworks under Chapter 151 also applies to the tax imposed by 
this chapter.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1363, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.           


	§ 161.005.  ALLOCATION OF TAX.  The comptroller shall 
allocate the revenue from taxes imposed by this chapter, other than 
penalties and interest, to the rural volunteer fire department 
insurance fund established by Section 614.075, Government Code.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1363, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.