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Maryland Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Restricted: Maryland permits gold-label sparklers, ground-based sparkling devices (fountains), and novelties (snaps, poppers, snakes).

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Maryland permits gold-label sparklers, ground-based sparkling devices (fountains), and novelties (snaps, poppers, snakes). Prohibited: any aerial device (firecrackers, Roman candles, rockets, aerial shells) and anything explosive.

Official source: mdsp.maryland.gov →

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering Maryland

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

DelawareRestricted
Delaware allows ground-based and handheld fireworks only: sparklers, fountains, spinners, ground blooms, jumping jacks, and snakes. All aerial and explosive devices — bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, anything that explodes or flies — are prohibited.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
District of ColumbiaRestricted
The District of Columbia permits sparklers under 20 inches, fountains, cones, torches, dip sticks, non-poisonous snakes, paper novelties and caps. Prohibited: firecrackers, Roman candles, floral and artillery shells, bottle rockets, pinwheels, helicopters and anything that explodes, shoots a projectile, moves, or throws sparks beyond 12 feet.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: fems.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Pennsylvania permits consumer fireworks such as firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and aerial shells. Display fireworks (larger salutes and professional aerial shells) require a permit. Ground and handheld sparkling devices and novelties are allowed at all times statewide.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VirginiaRestricted
Virginia permits sparklers, fountains, Pharaoh's serpents, pinwheels/whirligigs, and caps statewide. Prohibited: firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles and any device that explodes, rises, or fires a projectile.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaPermitted
West Virginia allows full consumer fireworks: firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, reloadable/aerial shells, missiles, helicopter/aerial spinners, plus sparkling devices and novelties.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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