Maui County, HI Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Fireworks in Maui County are governed primarily by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 132D (Fireworks Control Law) with local administration by the Maui Fire Prevention Bureau (313 Manea Place, Wailuku; 808-876-4690) and county code enforcement under Title 16 (Building/Fire Code) and Title 13 (Parks). Aerial devices, display fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and any item that flies or detonates are prohibited statewide without a license or permit. Consumer fireworks are limited to ground-based, non-aerial, non-explosive items. Three permits are administered locally: (1) Fireworks-Use Permit ($25, applicants 18+) authorizing consumer fireworks for cultural events from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on days other than New Year's Eve/Day, Chinese New Year's Day, or July 4th; (2) Firecracker Permit ($25 each, no per-person cap on permit count) allowing purchase of up to 5,000 firecrackers per permit, usable only December 31 (9 p.m.) to January 1 (1 a.m.), Chinese New Year's Day (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and July 4 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m.); applications are available at licensed retailers no more than five calendar days before each window. (3) Aerial Display Permit, required to set off, ignite, or discharge aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic, requiring a state-licensed pyrotechnic operator, plan review by the Fire Prevention Bureau, and proof of insurance under HRS 132D and NFPA 1. A separate Fireworks Import/Storage/Retail/Wholesale License is required for each business location. Maui County Code Title 13, Chapter 13.04A.070 prohibits fireworks of any kind in all county parks and recreational facilities except under a separately permitted special event. The 2025 Hawaii legislature enacted multiple fireworks bills signed by Governor Green on June 30, 2025: Act 243 (HB 1483) restructured criminal penalties on a weight-based tier (under/over 25 lbs), elevated repeat offenses within 10 years to a class C felony, and made parents, guardians, and property owners accountable for fireworks violations by minors or on their property; Act 244 (HB 550) authorizes drones operated by the state Department of Law Enforcement and counties (including MFD support agencies) to record over public property to establish probable cause for fireworks arrests. The Maui Fire Department continues post-Lahaina (Aug. 8, 2023) heightened wildfire vigilance, though MFD/ATF concluded the Lahaina fire itself was caused by re-energization of broken electrical lines rather than fireworks.