Meridian, ID Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Fireworks in Meridian are controlled mainly by Idaho state law, with the city adding permit requirements. Under Idaho Code section 39-2602, 'nonaerial common fireworks' are devices such as ground spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices, and snakes that are designed to remain on or near the ground, do not travel outside a 15-foot diameter circle, and do not emit sparks or burning material landing outside a 20-foot circle or above 20 feet in height. These nonaerial 'safe and sane' fireworks are the only consumer fireworks legal to discharge in Idaho without a special permit. Aerial fireworks (such as bottle rockets, Roman candles, and mortars) are illegal to discharge statewide, even though some retailers sell them. Idaho restricts nonaerial fireworks sales to two windows: midnight July 23 through midnight July 5, and December 26 through January 1. The City of Meridian regulates fireworks retail sales under its City Code and requires a permit; the City Clerk issues both Fireworks Retail Sales permits and Fireworks Aerial Display permits for professional shows. Meridian's adopted Fire Code (Title 10, Chapter 4) also makes it unlawful to release or sell sky lanterns within the city.