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Rhode Island Consumer Fireworks (2026)
Conditional: Rhode Island restricts consumers to ground-based and hand-held sparkling devices only.
Rhode Island restricts consumers to ground-based and hand-held sparkling devices only. The sale, use, or possession of display fireworks and aerial consumer fireworks is prohibited statewide. Municipalities may impose additional restrictions (RIGL 11-13-1).
Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov →
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Consumer Fireworks in states bordering Rhode Island
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ConnecticutRestricted
Only sparklers and fountains are legal in Connecticut, and only for people 16 or older; all aerial or exploding devices — firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets — plus novelties such as smoke bombs, party poppers and snakes remain illegal for consumers. Legal sparklers and fountains must be non-explosive, non-aerial and no more than 100 g of pyrotechnic mixture. Most fireworks violations are a class C misdemeanor: up to 3 months, $500, or both.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
- MassachusettsRestricted
All consumer fireworks are illegal to sell, possess or use in Massachusetts — the only total-ban state. The ban applies even to fireworks bought legally in another state, so transporting them in is illegal. Unlawful sale carries a $100–$1,000 fine and/or up to one year in jail; unlawful possession or use carries a $10–$100 fine, and seizure is mandatory (M.G.L. c. 148 § 39).
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
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