Mississippi Statewide Rule

Mississippi Fireworks Licensing and Sales Regulation

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Mississippi (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: Miss. Code 45-13-1 et seq.
Regulator: State Fire Marshal
Summer season: June 15 to July 5
Winter season: December 5 to January 2
Local override: Counties may prohibit

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Justia Law

Summary

Mississippi regulates the manufacture, sale, and storage of fireworks at the state level under Title 45 Chapter 13. Permits and licenses are issued by the State Fire Marshal, and consumer fireworks are generally legal during set seasonal windows.

No fireworks shall be sold or offered for sale at retail before the twenty-third day of May and after the twelfth day of July and before the fifth day of December and after the ninth day of January of each year. No fireworks shall be sold to any person under the age of twelve (12) years. It shall be unlawful to ignite or discharge fireworks of any type within six hundred (600) feet of any church, hospital or school, or within seventy-five (75) feet of where fireworks are stored or offered for sale. It shall also be unlawful to ignite or discharge the same within or throw the same from or into or at any motor vehicle.

Source: Justia LawView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Miss. Code Ann. Sections 45-13-1 through 45-13-31, the State Fire Marshal licenses fireworks distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers. Consumer fireworks may legally be sold to the public from June 15 to July 5 and December 5 to January 2 each year. Counties may by resolution prohibit the sale or use of fireworks within unincorporated areas, and municipalities may pass stricter ordinances, but licensing, classification, and statewide season dates are set by state law. Display fireworks require special permits and qualified operators. Violations include selling without a state license, storing fireworks improperly, or selling outside permitted dates.

Violations & Penalties

Selling fireworks without a Fire Marshal license, selling outside legal seasons, or improper storage may result in misdemeanor charges, fines up to $500, license revocation, and seizure of inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can fireworks legally be sold in Mississippi?

Consumer fireworks may be sold from June 15 through July 5 and from December 5 through January 2 each year, unless a county or city has banned them locally.

Who licenses fireworks sellers in Mississippi?

The State Fire Marshal under the Department of Insurance issues all retailer, wholesaler, distributor, and manufacturer licenses for fireworks operations within the state.

Can a Mississippi county ban fireworks?

Yes. Counties may adopt resolutions prohibiting the sale or use of fireworks in unincorporated areas, and cities may also pass restrictive ordinances within their limits.

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