Linn County, IA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- Iowa Code §727.2 (HF 540)
- Resolution
- Linn County 2019-5-83
- Allowed Days
- July 3, July 4, Dec 31 only
- Min Fine
- $250 simple misdemeanor
- Display
- County permit required
Summary
Iowa Code §727.2 (HF 540, 2017) legalized consumer fireworks but lets counties limit use to July 3, July 4, and December 31. Linn County Resolution 2019-5-83 (updated June 17, 2025) restricts consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas to those three dates only, in narrow time windows.
A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks on days other than June 1 through July 8 and December 10 through January 3 of each year, all dates inclusive. A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks at times other than between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except that on the following dates consumer fireworks shall not be used at times other than between the hours specified: (1) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4 and the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following July 4. (2) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on December 31 and 12:30 a.m. on the immediately following day. ... A person who uses or explodes consumer fireworks or novelties while the use of such devices is prohibited or limited by an ordinance adopted by the county or city in which the fireworks are used commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars.
Full Breakdown
Iowa Code §727.2 allows the use of consumer fireworks but authorizes county boards of supervisors to prohibit or limit use on any day other than July 3, July 4, and December 31. The Linn County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2019-5-83 (updated June 17, 2025 to align with SF 303) restricting consumer fireworks in unincorporated Linn County to: July 3, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; July 4, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; and December 31, 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1. Property owner permission is required. Fireworks are banned on county property and in county parks. Display fireworks require a county permit (two-week review, no fee). Penalties under Iowa Code §727.2(2)(b)(1) and (3)(c)(1) include a simple misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $250. Cities within Linn County set their own rules.
Violations & Fines
Illegal use of consumer or display fireworks is a simple misdemeanor under Iowa Code §727.2 with a minimum $250 fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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