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Kentucky Consumer Fireworks (2026)
Conditional: Consumer fireworks (including aerials) are legal to buy and use statewide in Kentucky, but you must be 18 or older, and fireworks may not be ignited within 200 feet of any structure, vehicle or other person (KRS 227.715(11)) — a rule that makes most residential lots too small to use them legally.
Consumer fireworks (including aerials) are legal to buy and use statewide in Kentucky, but you must be 18 or older, and fireworks may not be ignited within 200 feet of any structure, vehicle or other person (KRS 227.715(11)) — a rule that makes most residential lots too small to use them legally. Seasonal retailers may sell June 10–July 7 and December 26–January 4. Kentucky sets no statewide hours; cities and counties may enact stricter ordinances and state law defers to them.
Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov →
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Consumer Fireworks in states bordering Kentucky
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IllinoisRestricted
Illinois bans the sale, possession and use of most consumer fireworks; only sparklers, caps, poppers and certain novelties are excluded from the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Consumer fireworks may be used only by permit in jurisdictions that allow displays, and many localities ban even sparklers (425 ILCS 35).
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: sfm.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
- IndianaPermitted
Consumer fireworks are broadly legal to buy and use statewide in Indiana, year-round and subject to hour limits. Certain holiday dates and times are protected from local restriction; otherwise cities and counties may limit hours by ordinance (IC 22-11-14).
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
- MissouriConditional
Consumer fireworks meeting the CPSC and APA 87-1A standards are legal to possess and use statewide in Missouri (RSMo 320.131). …
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
- OhioConditional
Since the 2022 law (R.C. 3743.45, effective July 2022), Ohioans may discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks, including aerials, on specified holidays — unless their local subdivision (city, village, township, or county) has banned or restricted them. Many Ohio communities have opted out, making it a local-option state.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
- TennesseeConditional
Consumer ("common") fireworks are legal statewide in Tennessee, but subject to strong local option — counties and cities may restrict or fully ban them. Nashville/Davidson and Knoxville ban consumer fireworks entirely (TCA Title 68, Ch. 104).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
- VirginiaConditional
Virginia permits only non-aerial "permissible fireworks"; anything that explodes, rises into the air, or travels laterally is illegal. Localities may regulate further, and some ban all fireworks (Va. Code 27-95 to 27-97).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
- West VirginiaPermitted
West Virginia broadly permits consumer fireworks statewide (since 2016), including aerials and firecrackers, subject to retailer licensing and local regulation (W. Va. Code 29-3E).
Verified Jul 2, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →
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