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Arkansas Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Permitted: Arkansas permits the full 1.4G consumer line, including aerials and firecrackers — bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, fountains, sparklers, and novelties (Ark. Code 20-22-701 et seq.).

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Official source: dps.arkansas.gov →

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering Arkansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

LouisianaPermitted
Louisiana permits a broad line within stated composition limits: aerials (Roman candles, missile rockets, sky rockets, bottle rockets, aerial spinners, mines and shells) and firecrackers, plus fountains, spinners, sparklers and novelties.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legis.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
MississippiConditional
In Mississippi only "common fireworks" are legal: Miss. Code § 45-13-1 still uses the older Interstate Commerce Commission "Class C common fireworks" label and requires any item designed to produce an audible effect to contain an explosive composition not exceeding two (2) grains — "safe and sane" items such as cone fountains, small Chinese crackers, and small non-explosive Roman candles and rockets. …
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriPermitted
Missouri allows the full consumer line: aerials (shells, Roman candles, rockets), firecrackers, and ground, handheld and novelty items meeting the APA 87-1A standard. Prohibited: cherry bombs, M-80s, M-100s, M-1000s and other oversized salutes (RSMo 320.136).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OklahomaConditional
Oklahoma permits consumer fireworks including aerial cakes, Roman candles, fountains, sparklers, and firecrackers, though local city ordinances may still restrict specific types or use. As of May 20, 2026 (SB 1948, the Rocket's Red Glare Act), bottle rockets and stick-mounted skyrockets are also legal statewide and are no longer prohibited.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseePermitted
Tennessee allows full consumer 1.4G fireworks where they are not locally banned — including aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, fountains and sparklers — if State Fire Marshal–approved.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
TexasPermitted
Texas permits full consumer 1.4G fireworks where they are allowed — aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, missiles, fountains and sparklers (CPSC-compliant) — but local jurisdictions may narrow this.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tdi.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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