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Arkansas Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Permitted: In Arkansas, no permit is needed to buy or set off consumer fireworks.

PermittedVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Official source: dps.arkansas.gov →

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Fireworks Permit Rules in states bordering Arkansas

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

LouisianaConditional
In Louisiana, consumer fireworks are permitted without a personal purchase permit. Retailers must hold an annual State Fire Marshal permit, and local governments may ban or restrict use beyond state minimums.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: lasfm.org · Full Louisiana rule →
MississippiConditional
In Mississippi, retailers need a state fireworks permit, and sales are limited to May 23 – July 12 and December 5 – January 9 (Miss. Code 45-13-9, as amended by SB 2210 of 2025). Local governments may impose additional restrictions or ban use outright.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriConditional
In Missouri, consumer fireworks may be purchased without a personal permit. Seasonal retailers hold Division of Fire Safety permits (sales roughly June 20–July 10 and Dec 20–Jan 2), and cities or counties may ban consumer use locally.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: dfs.dps.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OklahomaConditional
In Oklahoma, consumer fireworks are legal without a personal permit, and bottle rockets are legal statewide unless a local jurisdiction bans them. Retailers must be licensed and hold a sales-tax permit. Cities may impose additional restrictions; under SB 1948 (effective May 20, 2026) counties may not restrict certain private noncommercial displays.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseeConditional
In Tennessee, consumer fireworks are legal with no personal purchase permit. Retailers must hold a State Fire Marshal permit and buy through licensed Tennessee dealers; display operators are licensed separately.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
TexasPermitted
In Texas, no state permit is needed to buy or set off consumer fireworks, though city or county ordinances often ban discharge inside limits.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: tdi.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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