Consumer fireworks are LEGAL in unincorporated Maricopa County per ARS §36-1606. Permissible fireworks include ground-based and handheld items (sparklers, fountains, ground spinners). Aerial fireworks remain illegal. No county restrictions beyond state law apply.
Consumer fireworks have been legal in Arizona since 2010 under ARS §36-1606. In unincorporated Maricopa County, state law applies without additional county restrictions. Permissible consumer fireworks include ground-based items: sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, snakes, smoke devices, and poppers. Aerial fireworks (rockets, shells, Roman candles) remain illegal for consumer use. Unlike incorporated cities such as Scottsdale and Tempe which have enacted local restrictions on permissible fireworks, unincorporated Maricopa County has no additional limitations. Use is permitted year-round on private property, though fire district restrictions may apply during extreme fire danger periods. Retail sale requires a state fireworks license.
Illegal aerial fireworks: Class 3 misdemeanor under ARS §36-1606.01. Fire caused by fireworks: criminal liability plus civil damages.
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