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New Hampshire Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Permitted: New Hampshire allows permissible/consumer (Class C) fireworks: ground devices and aerial devices within CPSC limits.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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New Hampshire allows permissible/consumer (Class C) fireworks: ground devices and aerial devices within CPSC limits. Display fireworks are for licensed pyrotechnicians only. Some specific devices are prohibited under RSA 160-B:16.

Official source: firemarshal.dos.nh.gov →

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering New Hampshire

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

MaineConditional
Maine allows most consumer aerials and firecrackers, but missile-type rockets, helicopters/aerial spinners, sky rockets and bottle rockets are prohibited statewide.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: maine.gov · Full Maine rule →
MassachusettsRestricted
Massachusetts allows no consumer fireworks at all — even sparklers, party poppers, snappers, firecrackers, spinners and "cold spark" devices are prohibited for consumers. No consumer category is legal.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
VermontRestricted
Vermont allows handheld wire and wood sparklers under 14 inches without a permit, plus snakes, party poppers, smoke devices, and snappers/poppers. All firecrackers, Roman candles, and aerial fireworks are prohibited without a permit.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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