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California Where to Buy Fireworks (2026)

Conditional: California allows only "Safe & Sane" fireworks, sold from about noon on June 28 to noon on July 6 by state-licensed retailers and certified nonprofit booths, and only in cities and counties that allow them.

ConditionalVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Where to Buy Fireworks in states bordering California

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

ArizonaRestricted
Arizona retailers may sell only ground ("permissible") fireworks — fountains, sparklers and snakes; aerials and firecrackers aren't sold to consumers, and cities may bar even these.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaConditional
Nevada leaves this to each county: in Clark County, "Safe-N-Sane" fireworks are sold from licensed stands from June 28 to July 4 only, and anything bought elsewhere — including tribal-land stores — is illegal to possess or use there. In Washoe County all consumer sales and possession are prohibited. Rural counties vary, so check your county.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: clarkcountynv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
OregonRestricted
In Oregon only non-aerial, non-explosive fireworks are sold to consumers; devices that fly, explode or travel more than 12 feet can't be sold at retail.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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