Fireworks Laws by State & City (2026)

Most Restrictive

1. 1
   Menasha, WISparklers, snakes, smoke

   Wisconsin bans all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive types legal (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). WI Stat. §167.10.

2. 2
   Neenah, WISparklers, snakes, smoke

   Wisconsin bans all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive types legal (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). WI Stat. §167.10.

3. 3
   Richardson, TXState allows some; local enforcement varies

   Fireworks are prohibited within the city limits of Richardson under both state law and local ordinance. Texas Occupations Code Ch. 2154 and Local Government Code Sec. 352.051 authorize municipalities to prohibit fireworks within city limits and 5,000 feet outside.

4. 4
   Sioux City, IA$500 simple misdemeanor

   Consumer fireworks have been legal to sell and use in Iowa since 2017 under Iowa Code Section 727.2, but Sioux City restricts discharge to just two dates: July 3 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. and July 4 between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. A 2025 Iowa law (HF 580) blocks Iowa cities from banning fireworks outright on July 3, July 4, and December 31, so Sioux City limits times and locations instead. Discharge on city property, in city parks, or on any public street or alley is strictly prohibited. Fines are $500 on public property and a minimum of $250 on private property.

5. 5
   Schenectady County, NYAlso illegal in NYC

   Consumer fireworks (sparkling devices) are prohibited in Schenectady County. Under NYS Penal Law 270, counties must opt-in to allow sparklers, and Schenectady County has not opted in. Aerial fireworks remain illegal statewide.

6. 6
   Ventura, CA$500-$1,000 first offense

   All fireworks are illegal in the City of Ventura, including 'safe and sane' varieties. Possession, sale, use, and storage of any fireworks is prohibited. Ventura PD actively enforces the ban including drone surveillance during July 4th. The only city in Ventura County that allows fireworks is Fillmore.

7. 7
   Richmond, CA

   All consumer fireworks, including California-classified 'safe and sane' fireworks, are BANNED in Richmond. Possession, sale, use, or discharge of any firework within city limits is a misdemeanor with fines starting at $1,000 under Richmond Municipal Code, plus potential state penalties under California Health & Safety Code Section 12700 et seq.

8. 8
   North Richland Hills, TX2,000 dollars

   All consumer fireworks are illegal inside North Richland Hills city limits. Texas Occupations Code 2154 gives cities authority to ban fireworks, and NRH strictly prohibits their sale, possession, and use.

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   Grapevine, TX2,000 dollars

   Grapevine prohibits the sale, possession, and discharge of consumer fireworks within city limits year-round under Chapter 10. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 2,000 dollars under state law.

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    San Bernardino, CA1,250 dollars administrative citation

    All fireworks, including Safe and Sane, are illegal inside the City of San Bernardino. Possession, sale, or discharge of any firework carries administrative fines starting at 1,250 dollars.