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Euclid, OH Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

State Law
ORC 3743.45 (HB 172)
Hours
4 PM-11 PM on legal days
Age
18+ to purchase
Local Opt-Out
Not enacted

Summary

Consumer fireworks legal in Ohio under HB 172 (2022) on state-designated holidays 4 PM-11 PM. Euclid has not enacted a local opt-out ordinance banning discharge.

(A) Any person who intends to obtain possession in this state of 1.4G fireworks purchased in this state shall obtain possession of the 1.4G fireworks only from a licensed retailer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed wholesaler and shall be subject to this section.

(B) Any person authorized under this section to possess 1.4G fireworks in this state may discharge, ignite, or explode those fireworks on private property, with authorization from the property owner, on the following days each year:

(1) The first day of January;

(2) Chinese new year's day;

(3) The fifth day of May;

(4) The last Monday in May, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;

(5) The nineteenth day of June;

(6) The third, fourth, and fifth days of July;

(7) The first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before and after the fourth day of July;

(8) The first Monday of September, and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding that day;

(9) Diwali;

(10) The thirty-first day of December.

(C) Fireworks discharged, ignited, or exploded pursuant to this section shall not be considered a public exhibition.

(D) A county, with respect to the unincorporated territory of the county, a township, with respect to the unincorporated territory of the township, or a municipal corporation may do either of the following:

(1) Restrict the dates and times a person may discharge, ignite, or explode fireworks purchased pursuant to this section.

(2) Ban the discharge, ignition, or explosion of fireworks purchased pursuant to this section. A resolution adopted by a board of township trustees under this division prevails over a conflicting resolution adopted under this division by the board of county commissioners in the county within which the township is located.

(E) This section does not limit the enforcement of any ordinance, resolution, or statute that regulates noise, disturbance of the peace, or disorderly conduct.

Full Breakdown

Ohio Revised Code 3743.45 permits consumer fireworks on July 3-5, Dec 31-Jan 1, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, and Diwali. Discharge hours are 4 PM-11 PM, extended to midnight on July 4, Dec 31, and Jan 1. Purchasers must be 18+. Cities may opt out by ordinance; Euclid has not opted out but disorderly conduct and nuisance provisions still apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot fireworks in Euclid on July 4th?
Yes, between 4 PM and midnight on July 3, 4, and 5 per Ohio law. Must be on your own property or with owner permission.

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