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California Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Restricted: California allows only ground, handheld and novelty fireworks — the "Safe and Sane" class: fountains, spinners, snap caps, cones, and sparklers that do not explode, fly, or move across the ground.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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California allows only ground, handheld and novelty fireworks — the "Safe and Sane" class: fountains, spinners, snap caps, cones, and sparklers that do not explode, fly, or move across the ground. Firecrackers, rockets, aerial shells and oversize sparklers are "dangerous" and illegal for the public.

Official source: osfm.fire.ca.gov →

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering California

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

ArizonaRestricted
Arizona allows ground and novelty fireworks only: cylindrical and cone fountains, ground spinners, illuminating torches, wheels, plus novelties (snappers, party poppers, snakes, smoke, sparklers). All aerial and exploding fireworks — bottle rockets and sky rockets, firecrackers, aerial shells — are prohibited.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaConditional
Nevada sets no statewide consumer-fireworks standard, so which types are legal varies by county. Urban counties are strict (Clark allows only "safe and sane"; Washoe bans all consumer fireworks), while several rural counties allow the full aerial line. Always check the specific county or city rule.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonRestricted
In Oregon legal consumer fireworks are limited to novelties, fountains, ground spinners, wheels, smoke devices, and flitter sparklers. Illegal: anything that flies or explodes — bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, cherry bombs, M-80s, missiles, rockets, and sky lanterns.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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