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Quincy, MA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

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

Key Facts

State Law
MGL c. 148 §39: all consumer fireworks banned
Possession Fine
$10–$100
Sale Fine
$100–$1,000
Exception
Toy caps under 0.25 grains only

Summary

All consumer fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts under MGL c. 148 §39, including sparklers, firecrackers, and all pyrotechnics. Only toy caps containing less than 0.25 grains of explosive are exempt. Quincy enforces the state ban fully.

Section 39. No person shall sell, or keep or offer for sale, or have in his possession, or under his control, or use, or explode, or cause to explode, any combustible or explosive composition or substance, or any combination of such compositions or substances, or any other article, which was prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. For the purposes of this section the word ''fireworks'' shall include compositions, substances or other articles and shall also include blank cartridges or toy cannons in which explosives are used, the type of toy balloon which requires fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, cherry bombs, silver salutes, M-80's, torpedoes, sky-rockets, Roman candles, sparklers, rockets, wh

Source: City of Quincy OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 §39 prohibits the sale, possession, or use of all consumer fireworks statewide, including sparklers and firecrackers. Only toy caps with less than 0.25 grains of explosive content are exempt. Quincy Fire Department enforces the state ban; possession carries fines of $10–$100 and sale fines of $100–$1,000. Professional display fireworks require a licensed pyrotechnic operator and municipal permit.

Violations & Fines

Possession: $10–$100 fine. Sale: $100–$1,000 fine. (MGL c. 148 §39)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are consumer fireworks legal in Quincy?
All consumer fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts under MGL c. 148 §39, including sparklers, firecrackers, and all pyrotechnics. Only toy caps containing less than 0.25 grains of explosive are exempt. Quincy enforces the state ban fully.
When can I set off fireworks in Quincy?
State Law: MGL c. 148 §39, all consumer fireworks banned. Possession Fine: $10–$100. Sale Fine: $100–$1,000. Exception: Toy caps under 0.25 grains only.

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