Illinois bans most consumer fireworks under the Pyrotechnic Use Act (425 ILCS 35). Only sparklers, snake pellets, smoke devices, party poppers, and small caps are exempt. Public displays require a State Fire Marshal license under 425 ILCS 30. Penalties reach up to one year jail and $2,500 fines.
Illinois prohibits consumer fireworks under the Pyrotechnic Use Act, 425 ILCS 35. The Act defines 'consumer fireworks' as items meeting U.S. CPSC criteria at 16 CFR Parts 1500/1507 and classified as UN0336 or UN0337 - including firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, M-80s, and aerial repeaters. 425 ILCS 35/10 generally prohibits sale, possession, and use except by licensed pyrotechnic operators. Exempt items (not 'consumer fireworks') are sparklers, snake/glow worm pellets, smoke devices, party poppers, snappers, trick matches, small toy caps, and similar novelties. 425 ILCS 35/2(g) lets municipalities ban exempt items on public property by ordinance. Public commercial displays require a State Fire Marshal license under 425 ILCS 30 (Fireworks Use Act).
Possession, sale, or use of consumer fireworks in Sangamon County violates 425 ILCS 35; penalties include up to one year jail and $2,500 fines. Unlicensed display work violates 425 ILCS 30 as a Class A misdemeanor.
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