Fireworks Laws By State 2024

	Alabama	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Alaska	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Arizona	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Arkansas	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	California	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Colorado	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Connecticut	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Delaware	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Florida	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Georgia	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Hawaii	Fireworks regulated at county level
	Idaho	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Illinois	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Indiana	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Iowa	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Kansas	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Kentucky	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Louisiana	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Maine	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Maryland	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Massachusetts	All consumer fireworks banned
	Michigan	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Minnesota	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Mississippi	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Missouri	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Montana	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Nebraska	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Nevada	Fireworks regulated at county level
	New Hampshire	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	New Jersey	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	New Mexico	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	New York	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	North Carolina	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	North Dakota	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Ohio	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Oklahoma	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Oregon	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Pennsylvania	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Rhode Island	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	South Carolina	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	South Dakota	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Tennessee	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Texas	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Utah	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Vermont	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Virginia	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Washington	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	West Virginia	Most consumer fireworks permitted
	Wisconsin	Non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted
	Wyoming	Fireworks regulated at county level

Introduction

Fireworks have an indubitable charm. From their breathtaking beauty to the thrill they bring when they burst in the night sky, these spectacular displays have been associated with joy, celebration, and camaraderie. That said, the usage and regulations of fireworks vary greatly across the United States, primarily centering on safety concerns and noise pollution considerations.

A majority of states permit most consumer fireworks. States in this category showcase a general trend towards embracing these dazzling spectacles, albeit with safety regulations in place.
A smaller number of states such as Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Maryland allow only non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks. This category includes sparklers, ground spinners, poppers, and snakes, which are considered relatively safe for consumer use.
Massachusetts stands alone as the only state where all consumer fireworks are banned. This indicates a strict restriction policy prioritizing safety and noise control above the festivity of firework displays.
Hawaii, Nevada, and Wyoming manage firework regulations at the county level, allowing local governments to establish guidelines best suited for their community's safety and noise preferences.
Despite the variety in regulations across states, all 49 states that permit fireworks agree on the necessity of safety precautions, including regulations on gunpowder content and fuse burning duration.

By Region

Alabama

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Alaska

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Arizona

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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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Florida

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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Utah

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Vermont

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Virginia

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Washington

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West Virginia

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Wisconsin

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Wyoming

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Fireworks Laws By State

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By Region

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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