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Idaho Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Conditional: In Idaho, non-aerial consumer fireworks may be used without a personal permit during the legal windows (around June 23–July 5 and Dec 26–Jan 1); retailers must hold a state license.

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

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In Idaho, non-aerial consumer fireworks may be used without a personal permit during the legal windows (around June 23–July 5 and Dec 26–Jan 1); retailers must hold a state license. Aerial items remain illegal to use in Idaho, and local jurisdictions may restrict further.

Official source: legislature.idaho.gov →

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Fireworks Permit Rules in states bordering Idaho

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

MontanaConditional
In Montana, consumer fireworks (excluding sky rockets, Roman candles, and bottle rockets) are permitted during the June 24–July 5 and Dec 29–31 windows without a personal permit. Wholesalers are permitted at the state level and local jurisdictions may add retail permit requirements.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NevadaConditional
Nevada is county-option (NRS 244.367): each county decides whether consumer fireworks may be sold or used, so legality varies across the state. Where they are allowed, no statewide personal permit is required; public-display permits come from the local fire authority.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: fire.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
OregonConditional
In Oregon, only specific non-aerial consumer fireworks (fountains, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, smoke devices, wheels) are legal, with no personal permit needed during the June 23–July 6 sale window. Rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are never legal for consumers, and use is banned on public lands.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon 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 →
WashingtonConditional
In Washington, consumer fireworks are legal during restricted July 4 and New Year's windows without a personal permit. Retailers need both a state license and a local permit, and many cities and counties ban consumer fireworks entirely — always check the local rule.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: wsp.wa.gov · Full Washington 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 →

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