Consumer fireworks are prohibited in Richmond. Although Virginia Code 27-97 allows localities to permit fireworks, Richmond City Code prohibits possession, sale, and discharge of fireworks without a permit issued by the Fire Marshal. Only sparklers, fountains, and pharaohs serpents are allowed.
Richmond City Code Chapter 16 prohibits fireworks in line with VA Code 27-97 which allows localities to restrict. Permissible items are limited to non-explosive, non-aerial devices such as sparklers and fountains. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and M-80s are illegal. Public displays require a permit from the Richmond Fire Marshal with insurance and a licensed pyrotechnician.
Possession or discharge of prohibited fireworks is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 2,500 dollars fine and up to 12 months in jail.
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