Missouri allows consumer fireworks statewide (MO Rev. Stat. §320.106). Cities can restrict or ban within city limits. Legal periods: June 20-July 10, Dec 20-Jan 2.
MO Rev. Stat. §320.106 to 320.161 allows consumer fireworks (1.4G) statewide since 2004 reform, including aerial types. Legal periods: June 20-July 10 and Dec 20-Jan 2. Cities can restrict or ban consumer fireworks within city limits. Columbia may have its own restrictions - check local ordinance. Age minimum: 14 with adult supervision, 18 to purchase. Missouri is one of the more permissive fireworks states. Professional displays require state fire marshal permits.
Violating city ban: $100 to $500. Underage purchase: citation. Injury from misuse: liability. During burn ban: enhanced penalties.
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