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Kootenai County, ID Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

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

Key Facts

Legal for consumers
Nonaerial 'common' fireworks only
Not legal to use
Aerials, firecrackers, jumping jacks
Summer dates
Midnight June 23 - July 5
Winter dates
Midnight Dec 26 - Jan 1
Off-date penalty
$100 infraction fine

Summary

Idaho lets consumers buy and use only 'nonaerial common fireworks' (ground spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices, snakes). Aerial and firecracker-type fireworks are not legal for general use. Sale/use is limited to June 23-July 5 and Dec 26-Jan 1.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Kootenai County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

"Nonaerial common fireworks" means any fireworks such as ground spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices or snakes designed to remain on or near the ground and not to travel outside a fifteen (15) foot diameter circle... Nonaerial common fireworks do not include firecrackers, jumping jacks, or similar products.

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Full Breakdown

Under Idaho Code 39-2602(6), nonaerial common fireworks stay on or near the ground and do not travel outside a 15-foot circle, land material outside a 20-foot circle, or exceed 20 feet high; they do NOT include firecrackers or jumping jacks. Some retailers sell aerial 'dangerous' fireworks after a buyer signs an affidavit they will not be used in Idaho, but the Idaho Attorney General has said such affidavits are not required by law and do not make consumer use of aerials legal. Sale and use is limited to midnight June 23-July 5 and midnight Dec 26-Jan 1. During fire season the county commission or fire district may ban fireworks in severe-fire-threat areas with advance notice.

Violations & Fines

Selling or using fireworks outside authorized dates is an infraction with a $100 fine; other violations are misdemeanors and fireworks may be confiscated (Idaho Code 39-2609, 39-2613).

Frequently Asked Questions

Are aerial fireworks legal to use in Idaho?
No. Only nonaerial common fireworks are legal for general consumers. Retailers may sell aerials with a non-use affidavit, but the Idaho AG says that does not make consumer use in Idaho legal.
Can fireworks be banned during fire season?
Yes. The county commission or fire district may prohibit fireworks in areas that are a severe fire threat based on vegetation conditions, provided advance notice is given (Idaho Code 39-2609(4)).

Sources & Official References

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