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Ramsey County, MN Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

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

Key Facts

Legal items
Sparklers, cones, fountains, snakes
Illegal items
Aerials, firecrackers, bottle rockets
Governing law
Minn. Stat. 624.20-624.25
Public property
Legal items banned on public land
County rule
None; state + city govern

Summary

Only non-aerial, non-explosive fireworks (sparklers, cones, fountains, snakes) are legal in Minnesota. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, and any aerial or exploding device are illegal statewide. Ramsey County cities like St. Paul may restrict further.

City-specific rules exist: Saint Paul has its own fireworks rules that differ from Ramsey County's county-level regulations. If you live in Saint Paul, check the city-specific page instead.

The term also does not include wire or wood sparklers of not more than 100 grams of mixture per item, other sparkling items which are nonexplosive and nonaerial and contain 75 grams or less of chemical mixture per tube or a total of 500 grams or less for multiple tubes, snakes and glow worms, smoke devices, or trick noisemakers.

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Full Breakdown

Minnesota Statute 624.20 excludes wire/wood sparklers (up to 100 grams) and other nonexplosive, nonaerial sparkling items from the banned 'fireworks' definition, so those may be sold and used by consumers. Everything else, including firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and any aerial or exploding device, remains illegal under 624.21 without a display permit. The legal items may not be used on public property. Fireworks are regulated at the state and city level; Ramsey County itself sets no separate fireworks ordinance for its incorporated cities.

Violations & Fines

Illegal sale, possession, or use of banned fireworks is a misdemeanor under Minn. Stat. 624.20-.25; cities may add local penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are firecrackers legal in Minnesota?
No. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, and any exploding or airborne fireworks are illegal for consumers under Minn. Stat. 624.20-.21 without a licensed display permit.
Can I use sparklers in a St. Paul park?
No. Even legal non-aerial fireworks may not be used on public property under Minn. Stat. 624.20, and cities may restrict them further.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Ramsey County

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How Ramsey County compares: Cities Where Fireworks Are Banned or Heavily Restricted·Compare Ramsey County to another location·View the Minnesota fire regulations overview

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