Fireworks are illegal in Colorado Springs. All types of fireworks with a fuse and/or requiring a flame for ignition are unlawful; only novelty items such as snappers and poppers are allowed. Violations carry a fine up to $2,500 and/or up to 189 days in jail, and Colorado state law separately bans possession or discharge of any non-permissible fireworks statewide.
Per the CSFD Fireworks Safety page, all types of fireworks with a fuse and/or requiring a flame for ignition are illegal within Colorado Springs. The only items allowed are novelty items, specifically snappers and poppers. Possession, use, and/or sale of fireworks is subject to a fine up to $2,500 and/or up to 189 days in jail, and all citations demand a mandatory court appearance in municipal court. A fire started by a firework that threatens or damages property is a crime of arson. Colorado state law reinforces the ban: under Colorado Revised Statutes 24-33.5-2002 (formerly 12-28-101 et seq.) it is unlawful for any person to possess or discharge any fireworks other than 'permissible fireworks,' and 'permissible fireworks' do not include aerial devices or audible ground devices such as firecrackers. Fireworks stands operating around the area are located in unincorporated El Paso County, not within the city limits.
Possession, use, or sale of fireworks in Colorado Springs is subject to a fine up to $2,500 and/or up to 189 days in jail, with a mandatory municipal court appearance. A fire caused by fireworks may be charged as arson. Statewide, a violation of CRS 24-33.5-2002 is a separate offense punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
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