State Fireworks Regulations
As of (may1, 1999)Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia allow some or all types of consumer fireworks (formerly known as Class C Fireworks) approved by enforcing authority or as specified in law. Note: These states enforce the federal regulations and applicable state restrictions.
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Alabama
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Louisiana
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South Carolina
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Alaska
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Michigan
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South Dakota
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Arkansas
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Mississippi
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Tennessee
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California
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Missouri
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Texas
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Colorado
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Montana
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Utah
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District of Columbia
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Nebraska
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Virginia
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Florida
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New Hampshire
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Washington
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Hawaii
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New Mexico
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West Virginia
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Idaho
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North Carolina
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Wisconsin
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Indiana
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North Dakota
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Wyoming
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Kansas
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Oklahoma
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Kentucky
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Oregon
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There is one state that has no fireworks laws, except at the county level:
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Nevada
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There are six states that allow only sparklers and/or other novelties:
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Illinois
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Maine
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Ohio
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Iowa
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Maryland
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Pennsylvania
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There are ten states that ban all consumer fireworks:
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Arizona
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Massachusetts
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Rhode Island
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Connecticut
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Minnesota
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Vermont
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Delaware
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New Jersey
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Georgia
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New York
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Source: American Pyrotechnics Association
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