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Colorado Where to Buy Fireworks (2026)

Restricted: Colorado retailers may sell consumers only non-aerial, non-explosive fireworks — fountains and sparklers; aerials and firecrackers aren't sold at retail, and localities may restrict further.

RestrictedVerified Jun 5, 2026

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Official source: dfpc.colorado.gov →

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Where to Buy Fireworks in states bordering Colorado

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 →
KansasPermitted
You can buy consumer fireworks at licensed Kansas retailers; a 2023 law set a season of about 18 days and allowed permanent year-round retailers as well, though many cities restrict use.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.ks.gov · Full Kansas rule →
NebraskaPermitted
Most consumer fireworks are sold at licensed Nebraska retailers during seasonal date windows, and cities may impose their own restrictions.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
New MexicoPermitted
Most consumer fireworks are sold at licensed New Mexico retailers and seasonal stands, and counties and cities may restrict them during drought.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: dhsem.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaPermitted
Consumer fireworks are sold at licensed Oklahoma retailers and stands — year-round since May 20, 2026 under Senate Bill 1948 — but many cities still ban or restrict use by local ordinance. Bottle rockets are legal statewide.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
UtahPermitted
Consumer fireworks, including aerials, are sold at licensed Utah stands during seasonal windows, but use is limited to tight date ranges around July 4, July 24 and New Year.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WyomingConditional
In Wyoming, retail sale of consumer fireworks is lawful where the county has not prohibited it. …
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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