Only ground-based "permissible consumer fireworks" — sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, snakes — are legal in Arizona under A.R.S. §36-1606. Aerial and exploding fireworks are illegal, and Mohave County bans even permissible fireworks during fire emergencies.
Arizona law permits non-aerial consumer fireworks such as cylindrical and cone fountains, ground spinners, illuminating torches, wheels, sparklers, and snakes. Anything that leaves the ground or explodes — firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, missiles, aerial shells, and mortars — is illegal for consumers statewide. Under §36-1606, the county may restrict the days permissible fireworks may be used and prohibit them entirely in a declared fire emergency. Mohave County regularly bans all consumer fireworks use in unincorporated areas during the dry season, recently allowing them only on July 4 below 4,200 feet elevation. Cities like Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City set their own rules.
Aerial fireworks are illegal statewide. Using permissible fireworks during a county fire ban is a Class 2 misdemeanor, up to $750 and/or four months jail.
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