← Colorado fireworks laws›Fireworks Permit Rules

Colorado Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Conditional: In Colorado, only non-aerial consumer fireworks (fountains, sparklers, ground spinners) are legal statewide; no personal permit is required for those.

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

Fireworks laws change at state, county and city lines.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app: it alerts you when you cross into a state where they differ, or into a city or county with its own fireworks ban where LawLert has the local rule, and when they change in your state. No account.Get the app

In Colorado, only non-aerial consumer fireworks (fountains, sparklers, ground spinners) are legal statewide; no personal permit is required for those. Aerials and firecrackers are prohibited, sellers must be state-licensed, and local fire bans frequently prohibit even legal items.

Official source: dfpc.colorado.gov →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Fireworks Permit Rules in states bordering Colorado

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

ArizonaConditional
In Arizona, permissible ground-based consumer fireworks may be used during designated seasonal windows around July 4 and New Year's without a personal permit. Local jurisdictions may restrict further, and some cities prohibit consumer fireworks entirely.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
KansasConditional
In Kansas, consumer fireworks may be purchased without a personal permit during sale windows (June 27–July 5, Dec 26–Jan 1; permanent retailers may sell year-round). Bottle rockets and M-80s are banned statewide, and local ordinances commonly restrict dates, times, and types.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.ks.gov · Full Kansas rule →
NebraskaConditional
Nebraska consumers need no personal permit, but all retailers and importers must be licensed by the State Fire Marshal and local rules may be stricter. Only 1.4G consumer fireworks may be sold, during licensed windows (June 24–July 5 and Dec 28–Jan 1).
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: sfm.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
New MexicoConditional
In New Mexico, permissible consumer fireworks are legal (firecrackers, aerial spinners, and missile rockets are not). Retail permits run through the State Fire Marshal, and the Governor may temporarily ban fireworks during drought. Municipalities may restrict aerial and ground-audible devices.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: srca.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaConditional
In Oklahoma, consumer fireworks are legal without a personal permit, and bottle rockets are legal statewide unless a local jurisdiction bans them. Retailers must be licensed and hold a sales-tax permit. Cities may impose additional restrictions; under SB 1948 (effective May 20, 2026) counties may not restrict certain private noncommercial displays.
Verified Jun 8, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
UtahConditional
In Utah, there is no permit to set off consumer fireworks, but use is limited to tight date windows and prohibited in wildfire-restricted areas that cities or counties designate.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WyomingConditional
In Wyoming, consumer fireworks are permitted with no personal permit required by state law (buyers 16+). Counties and cities set additional restrictions, and public displays require a local permit (14+ days ahead) with proof of insurance.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

Don't get caught off guardCross into a state where this law is different and the free iPhone app tells you what changed, even with the app closed. It also alerts you when a law you track changes where you live. No account.Get the free app

Track this law — get alerted when it changes

We watch the official sources behind Colorado fireworks rules. If a tracked rule changes, you get one short email — never more than one a week. Free, unsubscribe anytime.