Wisconsin Fireworks Laws
Specifically Permitted
Cylinder fountains, cone fountains, sparklers containing no magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate; snakes containing no mercury, small smoke devices.
Specifically Permitted
Firecrackers, wheels, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, aerial salutes, and bombs.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit
Apply to local authorities.
Insurance
None specifically required in state law; may be required at local level.
Manufacture, Storage & Transportation
Wholesalers, dealers and distributors must notify local authorities of location where fireworks are stored and handled. Safe storage areas specified in law. License required to manufacture.
Enforcing Authority
All enforcement at local level, except manufacturing
Enforced by
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Division of Safety and Buildings
201 W. Washington Ave., 4th Floor
Madison, WI 53701
Law Number
167.10 Wisconsin Statutes.