Firework Sale & Use by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Which consumer fireworks are legal for sale and personal use, sparkler-only states, and the few that maintain a complete ban.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: April 2025

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Consumer Fireworks	Sparklers Only	Total Ban
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed (limited)	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Safe & Sane only	Yes (effectively)	No
Sparklers/snakes	Yes	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Banned	No	Yes
Allowed (3 holidays)	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Permit required	No	No
Non-aerial only	No	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Banned	No	Yes
Allowed	No	No
Non-aerial only	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Safe & Sane (counties)	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Allowed (limited)	No	No
Sparklers (counties)	Yes	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Non-aerial only	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Allowed (limited dates)	No	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Non-aerial only	No	No
Allowed (limited)	No	No
Allowed	No	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No
Allowed (counties)	No	No
Sparklers only	Yes	No

Local municipalities, fire districts, and HOA rules may impose stricter limits. Sale dates are often restricted to specific holidays even in 'allowed' states.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.