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Massachusetts Consumer Fireworks (2026)

Restricted: All consumer fireworks are illegal to sell, possess or use in Massachusetts — the only total-ban state.

RestrictedVerified Jul 27, 2026

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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).

Official source: mass.gov →

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Consumer Fireworks in states bordering Massachusetts

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 →
New HampshireConditional
Consumer fireworks are permitted statewide in New Hampshire by state law, but local option is strong: towns and cities may require a local permit to use them or may ban them entirely (RSA 160-C). Always check the community restrictions list and your local fire department.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: firemarshal.dos.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →
New YorkConditional
In New York, only "sparkling devices" are allowed, and only in counties and cities that have not opted out; all other consumer fireworks are illegal statewide. New York City and several counties — Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk, Warren and Westchester, plus Middletown and Newburgh — ban even sparklers.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dhses.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
Rhode IslandConditional
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).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →
VermontRestricted
Vermont effectively bans consumer fireworks: only sparklers and listed novelties are legal without a permit; firecrackers, Roman candles, and all aerials require a municipal display permit (not a consumer use) (20 V.S.A. 3132).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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