Tempe prohibits the use, sale, and possession of consumer fireworks within city limits except for limited permissible items around the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve. Only ground-based, non-aerial fireworks like sparklers and fountains are allowed during designated periods.
Under Arizona law (ARS 36-1606), only permissible consumer fireworks such as sparklers, fountains, and ground spinners may be sold and used during designated periods around Independence Day (June 24–July 6) and New Year's (December 10–January 3). Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, and roman candles remain illegal. The Tempe Fire Department enforces restrictions. Professional displays require a city permit.
Using prohibited fireworks is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000. Persons causing property damage or injury with fireworks face additional civil and criminal liability.
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