"Consumer" fireworks are those fireworks devices formerly classed as "Class C Common Fireworks" and now classed at "Fireworks 1.4G" by the U.S. Department of Transportation [Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 173.56 (j)]. State laws may vary as to what types of devices are deemed to be "fireworks" under state law.
"Consumer" fireworks include cone fountains, cylindrical fountains, roman candles, sky rockets, firecrackers, mines and shells, helicopter-type rockets, certain sparklers and revolving wheels.
Below is an overview of the state laws on the types of fireworks allowed. For a more thorough overview of a particular state law from the American Pyrotechnics Association, click on a state.
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For more information on state laws please visit the American Pyrotechnics Association website.
Disclaimer:
This is a synopsis of the State laws and is not intended to be the definitive statement of the individual laws. Local city and county laws may be more stringent than the State laws. This listing is to be used only as a reference guideline. All state and local laws should be verified before purchasing and using consumer fireworks.
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