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Mississippi Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Conditional: In Mississippi, retailers need a state fireworks permit, and sales are limited to May 23 – July 12 and December 5 – January 9 (Miss. Code 45-13-9, as amended by SB 2210 of 2025).

ConditionalVerified Jul 30, 2026

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In Mississippi, retailers need a state fireworks permit, and sales are limited to May 23 – July 12 and December 5 – January 9 (Miss. Code 45-13-9, as amended by SB 2210 of 2025). Local governments may impose additional restrictions or ban use outright.

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

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Fireworks Permit Rules in states bordering Mississippi

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

AlabamaPermitted
In Alabama, no permit is needed to buy or set off consumer fireworks.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.alabama.gov · Full Alabama rule →
ArkansasPermitted
In Arkansas, no permit is needed to buy or set off consumer fireworks.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaConditional
In Louisiana, consumer fireworks are permitted without a personal purchase permit. Retailers must hold an annual State Fire Marshal permit, and local governments may ban or restrict use beyond state minimums.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: lasfm.org · Full Louisiana rule →
TennesseeConditional
In Tennessee, consumer fireworks are legal with no personal purchase permit. Retailers must hold a State Fire Marshal permit and buy through licensed Tennessee dealers; display operators are licensed separately.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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