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What states legally sell fireworks?

Fireworks have long been a staple of celebrations in the United States, from the Fourth of July to New Year’s Eve. However, the laws governing the sale and use of fireworks vary widely across the country, with each state implementing its regulations based on safety concerns, local customs, and other factors. Below is an overview of which states legally sell fireworks, along with a discussion of the varying degrees of legality and restrictions involved.

  • States with Permissive Fireworks Laws

Several states have relatively permissive laws when it comes to the sale and use of consumer fireworks. These states allow the sale of most types of fireworks, including aerial devices and firecrackers, to the general public. However, even in these states, there are often specific regulations concerning the time frame within which fireworks can be sold, as well as age restrictions on purchasers.

Alabama: The sale of consumer fireworks is legal, but sellers must be licensed, and fireworks can only be sold between June 20th and July 10th, and December 15th through January 2nd.

Alaska: While the sale of fireworks is generally legal, local municipalities may impose additional restrictions or bans.

Arkansas: Fireworks sales are legal, but only during two periods: June 20th to July 10th and December 10th to January 5th.

Georgia: Fireworks sales are legal year-round, and the state allows a wide range of consumer fireworks.

Indiana: Known for its liberal fireworks laws, Indiana allows the sale of all consumer-grade fireworks. Sales are legal year-round.

Kansas: Fireworks can be sold between June 27th and July 5th, and December 31st and January 1st. However, local municipalities may enforce stricter regulations.

Kentucky: The state allows the sale of all types of consumer fireworks, but sellers must obtain a license.

Louisiana: The sale of fireworks is permitted from June 25th through July 5th, and December 15th through January 1st.

Mississippi: Mississippi permits the sale of all consumer fireworks, with sales generally allowed year-round.

Missouri: Fireworks sales are allowed from June 20th to July 10th, and December 20th through January 2nd, although local municipalities may impose further restrictions.

New Hampshire: The sale of most types of consumer fireworks is legal, though the state enforces strict safety regulations.

North Dakota: Fireworks can be sold from June 27th through July 5th and December 26th through January 1st.

South Carolina: The state has permissive laws allowing the sale of fireworks year-round, with limited restrictions.

South Dakota: Fireworks can be sold from June 27th to July 5th and December 28th to January 1st, with some exceptions for specialty stores.

Tennessee: Fireworks sales are legal, with some local restrictions on specific types of fireworks.

Texas: The sale of fireworks is generally legal during certain periods, including around July 4th and New Year’s Eve, with additional sales allowed around Texas Independence Day.

West Virginia: All consumer fireworks are legal for sale, but local municipalities may have additional restrictions.

Wyoming: Fireworks sales are generally allowed from June 20th through July 5th, and from December 10th through January 2nd, with some variations based on local laws.

 

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