Montana Statewide Rule
Montana Statewide Fireworks Sales and Use Restrictions
Key Facts
- July sales window
- June 24 - July 5
- Winter sales window
- Dec 29 - Dec 31
- Age restriction
- Sellers under 18 barred
- Bottle rockets
- Permitted consumer fireworks
- Local override
- May restrict or ban
Summary
Montana permits consumer fireworks, sold at retail only June 24-July 5 and December 29-31 under MCA 50-37-106. Permissible fireworks are the federally defined consumer fireworks, which include bottle rockets. Local governments may impose stricter limits or bans.
50-37-106 . Sale of fireworks restricted to certain dates. A person, firm, or corporation may offer permissible fireworks, as defined in 50-37-105 , of any kind for sale at retail only during the following periods: (1) June 24 through July 5; and (2) December 29 through December 31.
Full Breakdown
Under Title 50, chapter 37, MCA, 'permissible fireworks' are the consumer fireworks meeting the federal definition (MCA 50-37-105) and include fountains, sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets. Retail sales are allowed only June 24 through July 5 and December 29 through December 31 (MCA 50-37-106). Selling within 300 feet of a hospital or church, by mail order, or without a wholesaler permit is prohibited. Montana's age restriction applies to sellers, not buyers: no one under 18 may sell fireworks, but state law sets no buyer age. Counties and cities may further restrict dates, locations, or ban fireworks entirely.
Violations & Penalties
Selling outside the permitted dates, without a wholesaler permit, or within 300 feet of a hospital or church is a misdemeanor. Careless use that causes a fire creates liability for damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy fireworks year-round in Montana?
Are bottle rockets legal in Montana?
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