Introduction
Fireworks are a popular part of many holiday celebrations in the United States, and they are legal in most states with varying regulations. On July 4th, Independence Day, fireworks displays light up the night sky with their colorful explosions. Fireworks typically contain combustible chemicals such as gunpowder and fuel that are ignited to create stunning visual and audible effects. In some states, hobbyists can purchase low-level fireworks such as sparklers and firecrackers from specialty shops or online retailers; however, more powerful explosives like mortars and aerial shells require an operator’s license. Laws surrounding the legal use of fireworks vary from state to state so it is best to check local regulations before igniting any pyrotechnic devices.
State | Firework Laws |
---|---|
Hawaii | Determined by County |
Nevada | Determined by County |
Wyoming | Determined by County |
Massachusetts | Illegal |
Alaska | Legal |
Arkansas | Legal |
Georgia | Legal |
Indiana | Legal |
Iowa | Legal |
Kentucky | Legal |
Michigan | Legal |
Mississippi | Legal |
North Dakota | Legal |
Ohio | Legal |
Pennsylvania | Legal |
Texas | Legal |
West Virginia | Legal |
Alabama | Partially Legal |
Arizona | Partially Legal |
California | Partially Legal |
Colorado | Partially Legal |
Connecticut | Partially Legal |
Delaware | Partially Legal |
District of Columbia | Partially Legal |
Florida | Partially Legal |
Idaho | Partially Legal |
Illinois | Partially Legal |
Kansas | Partially Legal |
Louisiana | Partially Legal |
Maine | Partially Legal |
Maryland | Partially Legal |
Minnesota | Partially Legal |
Missouri | Partially Legal |
Montana | Partially Legal |
Nebraska | Partially Legal |
New Hampshire | Partially Legal |
New Jersey | Partially Legal |
New Mexico | Partially Legal |
New York | Partially Legal |
North Carolina | Partially Legal |
Oklahoma | Partially Legal |
Oregon | Partially Legal |
Rhode Island | Partially Legal |
South Carolina | Partially Legal |
South Dakota | Partially Legal |
Tennessee | Partially Legal |
Utah | Partially Legal |
Vermont | Partially Legal |
Virginia | Partially Legal |
Washington | Partially Legal |
Wisconsin | Partially Legal |
Firework Laws by State
Alabama
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Alaska
Firework Laws
Legal
Arizona
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Arkansas
Firework Laws
Legal
California
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Colorado
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Connecticut
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Delaware
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
District of Columbia
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Florida
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Georgia
Firework Laws
Legal
Hawaii
Firework Laws
Determined by County
Idaho
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Illinois
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Indiana
Firework Laws
Legal
Iowa
Firework Laws
Legal
Kansas
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Kentucky
Firework Laws
Legal
Louisiana
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Maine
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Maryland
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Massachusetts
Firework Laws
Illegal
Michigan
Firework Laws
Legal
Minnesota
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Mississippi
Firework Laws
Legal
Missouri
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Montana
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Nebraska
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Nevada
Firework Laws
Determined by County
New Hampshire
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
New Jersey
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
New Mexico
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
New York
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
North Carolina
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
North Dakota
Firework Laws
Legal
Ohio
Firework Laws
Legal
Oklahoma
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Oregon
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Pennsylvania
Firework Laws
Legal
Rhode Island
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
South Carolina
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
South Dakota
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Tennessee
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Texas
Firework Laws
Legal
Utah
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Vermont
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Virginia
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Washington
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
West Virginia
Firework Laws
Legal
Wisconsin
Firework Laws
Partially Legal
Wyoming
Firework Laws
Determined by County