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Mississippi Fireworks Buying Age (2026)

Info: In Mississippi you must be 12 to buy fireworks — no fireworks may be sold to anyone under 12 years of age (Miss. Code 45-13-11).

InfoVerified Jul 30, 2026

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In Mississippi you must be 12 to buy fireworks — no fireworks may be sold to anyone under 12 years of age (Miss. Code 45-13-11). Senate Bill 2210 of 2025 also reduced violations of the fireworks chapter from a felony to a misdemeanor, with maximum fines tiered at $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000.

Official source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us →

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Fireworks Buying Age in states bordering Mississippi

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

AlabamaInfo
You must be 16 to buy fireworks in Alabama, and you need a photo ID. Seasonal stands and permitted year-round stores sell them. Alabama is a well-known source for buyers from stricter neighboring states.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.alabama.gov · Full Alabama rule →
ArkansasInfo
You must be 18 to buy fireworks in Arkansas, which are sold at seasonal stands and stores. Arkansas is a well-known source for buyers from stricter neighboring states.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaInfo
In Louisiana you must be 15 to buy fireworks — it is unlawful to sell them to a child under 15. Sellers must be licensed by the State Fire Marshal and may operate only where local law permits sales.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: lasfm.org · Full Louisiana rule →
TennesseeInfo
You must be at least 16 to buy consumer fireworks in Tennessee — a 2007 law bars anyone under 16 from purchasing. Buyers who are 16 or 17 must present a photo ID. Fireworks may only be sold by retailers holding a State Fire Marshal permit for each location. Sky lanterns are professional-use only and may be confiscated from anyone without a license.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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