Mohave County, AZ Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Aerial
- Illegal for consumers
- Legal Types
- Sparklers, fountains, ground spinners
- Fire Bans
- Suspend even legal fireworks
- State Law
- A.R.S. §36-1606
Summary
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.
Prohibit the use of permissible consumer fireworks on days other than May 4 through May 6, June 24 through July 6 and December 26 through January 4
Full Breakdown
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.
Violations & Fines
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are bottle rockets and Roman candles legal?
Can I use sparklers on July 4?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Mohave County
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