Utah Statewide Rule
Utah Statewide Fireworks Discharge Dates and Times
Key Facts
- Statute
- Utah Code 11-3-8, 53-7-225
- July window
- July 2-5 and 22-25
- Daily hours
- 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Local bans
- Mapped hazard zones only
Summary
Utah sets uniform statewide dates and hours for discharging class C consumer fireworks (Utah Code 53-7-225): July 2-5, July 22-25, New Year's Eve, and Chinese New Year's Eve. Local governments may add restrictions only in mapped fire-hazard areas under Utah Code 11-3-8.
(2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a person may sell a division 1.4G common state approved explosive in the state as follows: (i) beginning on June 24 and ending on July 25; (ii) beginning on December 29 and ending on December 31; and (iii) two days before and on the Chinese New Year's eve. (b) The restrictions in Subsection (2)(a) do not apply to: (i) online sales to a person outside the state for use outside the state; or (ii) sales to persons described in Subsection 53-7-222(1)(b)(i)(A). (3) A person may not discharge a division 1.4G common state approved explosive in the state except as follows: (a) between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., except that on July 4 and July 24, the hours are 11 a.m. to midnight: (i) beginning on July 2 and ending on July 5; and (ii) beginning on July 22 and ending on July 25;
Full Breakdown
Utah preempts local rules on the timing of fireworks discharge. Class C state-approved consumer fireworks may be discharged only between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on July 2-5 (extended to midnight on July 4), July 22-25 (extended to midnight on July 24), New Year's Eve (11 a.m. December 31 to 1 a.m. January 1), and Chinese New Year's Eve (11 a.m. to 1 a.m.). Cities and counties may prohibit fireworks only in mapped fire-hazard zones documented under Utah Code 11-3-8, and must publish those maps. Outside hazard zones, local bans inconsistent with statewide dates are preempted under 53-7-225.
Violations & Penalties
Discharging outside permitted dates, times, or in posted hazard areas is an infraction; reckless burning causing damage is a misdemeanor under Utah Code 76-6-104.
Frequently Asked Questions
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