The type of fireworks sold in the United States range from those permitted under federal law to illegal explosive devices and professional fireworks sold on the black market.

Jul 5, 2024 · To varying degrees, certain types of fireworks are legal in 49 states, plus Washington, D.C. Here's the full list: Massachusetts is the only state in the U.S. where it is …

California fireworks laws divide fireworks into two categories: dangerous fireworks and “safe and sane” fireworks. Dangerous fireworks are always illegal except for use by a licensed operator.

(4) (a) “Fireworks” means and includes any combustible or explosive composition or substance or combination of substances or, except as hereinafter provided, any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation.

Jun 27, 2024 · Illegal are things like firecrackers, roman candles, chasers, wire and wooden stick sparklers and skyrockets. There are also three states—Hawaii, Nevada and Wyoming—that...

Jul 2, 2021 · Aerial consumer fireworks, firecrackers and chasers, skyrockets, roman candles, bombs and metal wire sparklers are illegal in New York state. If you're caught setting off illegal fireworks, you could be charged with disorderly conduct and-or …

Where Are Fireworks Illegal? There’s actually only one state that completely bans all consumer fireworks. That’s Massachusetts.

Jul 1, 2022 · States like Vermont and Illinois only permit the purchase of sparklers and novelty-type fireworks, outlawing all the main types of fireworks. Washington, D.C. is the same. Massachusetts,...

Jul 3, 2024 · While “safe and sane” fireworks — including morning glory sparklers, smokeballs and noisemakers — are legal in many cities throughout California, projectile and explosive …

With ever-changing laws, rules, and regulations, it can feel impossible to know where fireworks are legal—and illegal. That’s why we’ve put together this essential list of what, where, and why fireworks may be illegal.