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Maine Fireworks Buying Age (2026)

Info: In Maine you must be 21 to buy, possess, or use consumer fireworks.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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In Maine you must be 21 to buy, possess, or use consumer fireworks. Sold only at licensed stand-alone fireworks stores; sellers must be licensed.

Official source: mainelegislature.org →

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Fireworks Buying Age in states bordering Maine

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

New HampshireInfo
In New Hampshire you must be 21 or older to buy or possess permissible fireworks, though people 18 or older with a valid active military ID may buy, possess and display them. You must buy from a licensed New Hampshire retailer.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.dos.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

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