Indiana Fireworks Distributors Ass'n v. Boatwright

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

In this case, the Indiana State Fire Marshal has asked for a court interpretation of the statute prohibiting the retail sale of certain fireworks. He says the Court of Appeals erred in concluding that he lacks standing to seek a declaratory judgment in his official capacity. We agree with the Court of Appeals, but granted transfer to emphasize that this conclusion does not restrain the Fire Marshal from enforcing the law as he reads it.

Facts and Procedural History

Indiana Code Ann. § 22-11-14-8 (West 2001) (Section 8) prohibits the retail sale of fireworks, except for…