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Louisiana Consumer Fireworks (2026)

Conditional: Consumer ("permissible") fireworks are legal statewide in Louisiana, but retail sales are allowed only from noon June 16 through midnight July 5 and noon December 15 through midnight January 1 (La. R.S. 51:652).

ConditionalVerified Jul 27, 2026

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Consumer ("permissible") fireworks are legal statewide in Louisiana, but retail sales are allowed only from noon June 16 through midnight July 5 and noon December 15 through midnight January 1 (La. R.S. 51:652). Parishes and municipalities may regulate or prohibit sale, use and possession outright (R.S. 51:660) — check the local parish or city. Statewide, fireworks may not be ignited within 1,000 feet of a church, hospital, school, public building or fireworks retailer, or thrown from a vehicle ($500 and/or up to 6 months). Cherry bombs, aerial bombs, oversized Roman candles and sky lanterns are banned outright (R.S. 51:651.1).

Official source: legis.la.gov →

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Consumer Fireworks in states bordering Louisiana

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

ArkansasPermitted
Consumer (1.4G) fireworks are broadly legal statewide in Arkansas, but cities and counties may adopt their own fireworks ordinances or bans — check the local jurisdiction before you light anything. The State Fire Marshal oversees them and regulates the keeping, storage, use, manufacture, sale and handling of fireworks.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
MississippiConditional
Consumer fireworks are legal to buy and use statewide in Mississippi, but retail sales are allowed only May 23–July 12 and December 5–January 9 (Miss. Code § 45-13-9, as amended by 2025 S.B. 2210). …
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · Full Mississippi rule →
TexasPermitted
Consumer fireworks (1.4G) are broadly legal in Texas, primarily in unincorporated county areas; cities and many counties restrict or prohibit use within their limits. Texas is a major cross-border and county-line retail market.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tdi.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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