Missouri Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Allowed Firework Types in states bordering Missouri

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

• ArkansasPermitted

  Arkansas permits the full 1.4G consumer line, including aerials and firecrackers — bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, fountains, sparklers, and novelties (Ark. Code 20-22-701 et seq.).

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →

• IllinoisRestricted

  Illinois allows sparklers and novelties only: sparklers, party poppers, snappers, snakes and glow worms, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, helicopters, missiles, pinwheels and all 1.4G aerials and handhelds are prohibited (allowed only under a local display permit).

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sfm.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →

• IowaPermitted

  Iowa permits full 1.4G consumer fireworks (aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, etc.) plus novelties and sparklers, though some localities limit which items may be used. Use is restricted to your own property (or another's with permission) and away from certain structures.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

• KansasConditional

  Kansas generally permits common consumer fireworks (fountains, ground items, many aerials and firecrackers), but bottle rockets are prohibited statewide, some sky and stick rockets are restricted, and localities often further limit aerials. Sparklers and novelties are allowed.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.ks.gov · Full Kansas rule →

• KentuckyPermitted

  Kentucky permits the full consumer-grade line: aerials (sky rockets, bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial spinners, mines and shells) and firecrackers, plus ground and handheld devices, and novelties (KRS 227.702).

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →

• NebraskaPermitted

  Nebraska allows the full consumer line: aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, and ground, handheld and novelty 1.4G devices. Display (1.3G) fireworks require a permit.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →

• OklahomaConditional

  Oklahoma permits consumer fireworks including aerial cakes, Roman candles, fountains, sparklers, and firecrackers, though local city ordinances may still restrict specific types or use. As of May 20, 2026 (SB 1948, the Rocket's Red Glare Act), bottle rockets and stick-mounted skyrockets are also legal statewide and are no longer prohibited.

  Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →

• TennesseePermitted

  Tennessee allows full consumer 1.4G fireworks where they are not locally banned — including aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, fountains and sparklers — if State Fire Marshal–approved.

  Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →