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Idaho Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Restricted: In Idaho only nonaerial common fireworks — ground spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices and snakes — may be sold and used by the public.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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In Idaho only nonaerial common fireworks — ground spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices and snakes — may be sold and used by the public. Firecrackers, bottle rockets and other aerials require a public-display permit. (Stands sell aerials via buyer affidavit for purported out-of-state use.)

Official source: legislature.idaho.gov →

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering Idaho

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

MontanaPermitted
Montana allows the full consumer line: aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, and ground, handheld and novelty devices that meet the federal consumer-fireworks definition and CPSC rules.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana 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 →
UtahConditional
Utah permits ground and aerial 1.4G "state-approved" fireworks — fountains, ground spinners, sparklers, and aerial cakes and multi-shot devices up to 500 grams. Prohibited: firecrackers, bottle rockets, single aerial shells/mortars, and similar.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WashingtonConditional
Washington's state-legal consumer fireworks include fountains, ground spinners, sparklers, smoke devices and some with a limited aerial or audible effect, but bottle rockets and missiles are not state-legal and local bans can prohibit all of it.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: wsp.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
WyomingPermitted
In Wyoming, consumer-grade (1.4G) fireworks — those sellable under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1261, 21 U.S.C. Sec. 371 and 16 C.F.R. part 1507 — are the class counties may authorize or prohibit; where no county resolution or city ordinance bans them, they may be sold and used. …
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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