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California Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)
Info: In California, there is no state permit for "Safe & Sane" use, but only a licensed pyrotechnician may fire aerials or display fireworks, and local approval governs even Safe & Sane.
Official source: osfm.fire.ca.gov →
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Fireworks Permit Rules in states bordering California
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ArizonaConditional
In Arizona, permissible ground-based consumer fireworks may be used during designated seasonal windows around July 4 and New Year's without a personal permit. Local jurisdictions may restrict further, and some cities prohibit consumer fireworks entirely.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
- NevadaConditional
Nevada is county-option (NRS 244.367): each county decides whether consumer fireworks may be sold or used, so legality varies across the state. Where they are allowed, no statewide personal permit is required; public-display permits come from the local fire authority.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: fire.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
- OregonConditional
In Oregon, only specific non-aerial consumer fireworks (fountains, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, smoke devices, wheels) are legal, with no personal permit needed during the June 23–July 6 sale window. Rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are never legal for consumers, and use is banned on public lands.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →
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