Get a quick visual of the fireworks regulations in all 50 states with the 2025 fireworks laws by state map from the World Population Review. Discover the state that bans the sale of all consumer fireworks or the states regulating consumer fireworks at the county level. The map color codes each state by the type of fireworks laws in that state; these fall into four categories: most consumer fireworks permitted (29 states), non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks permitted (18 states), fireworks regulated at the county level (3 states) and all consumer fireworks banned (1 state).
According to the World Population Review, “consumer fireworks are legal for purchase in 49 states. Only Massachusetts completely bans the sale of all fireworks. In Hawaii, Nevada, and Wyoming, fireworks are regulated at the country level. Fifteen states—Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Wisconsin—allow only non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks.”
Consult the American Pyrotechnic Association for a complete directory of state laws for consumer fireworks, as well as state requirements for public fireworks displays. According to the association, for example, states that allow only wire or wood stick sparklers and other novelty items, include Illinois and Vermont.
The American Pyrotechnic Association includes details, like the age of purchase allowed by each state. In North Dakota, for example, the state allows those 12 years of age and older to purchase consumer fireworks. In Montana, however, the state sets the minimum age at 18.
For a fireworks use case, learn how the Nevada State Fire Marshal regulates professions related to the fireworks industry. Some of the applicants the Nevada State Fire Marshal certifies include indoor stage, outdoor aerial, special effects, pyro assistant, magician and champagne sparkler presentation. The agency transitioned from a 100% manual system to a fully automated system; learn more in our client use case: Nevada State Fire Marshal on Going Paperless.
Illinois ranks number 43 overall for all states and Puerto Rico in the 2024 State Occupational Licensing Index from the Archbridge Institute and the Knee Regulatory Research Center; the score places the state 43rd among states for the highest occupational licensing burden. Besides the overall ranking, the report also features a state profile ranking that puts states in one of five quintiles. Illinois ranks five in the quintile system, with one the “most occupational licensing” and five the “least occupational licensing.” The quintile system reviews several factors, including barriers and licenses, along with universal recognition reforms. The licensing index, released in August, contains information on 284 occupations.
See a listing of all state rankings in the latest edition of the State Occupational Licensing Index.
Lawmakers in North Carolina sent sweeping foster care reforms to Gov. Josh Stein. House Bill 612, called the Fostering Care in NC Act by sponsors, gives the state more power to hold country-run social services departments accountable. According to WRAL News on June 18, North Carolina’s foster care system uses a county-administered system, meaning 100 counties run their own child welfare programs. The bill gives the state’s Department of Health and Human Services additional oversight of those departments. The legislation followed the documentary, “Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina,” that exposed weaknesses in the state’s foster care system.
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