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Montana Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Permitted: Montana allows the full consumer line: aerials, firecrackers, Roman candles, and ground, handheld and novelty devices that meet the federal consumer-fireworks definition and CPSC rules.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering Montana

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

IdahoRestricted
In Idaho only nonaerial common fireworks — ground spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices and snakes — may be sold and used by the public. Firecrackers, bottle rockets and other aerials require a public-display permit. (Stands sell aerials via buyer affidavit for purported out-of-state use.)
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
North DakotaPermitted
North Dakota allows the full range of consumer fireworks, including aerials, multi-shot cakes, Roman candles, rockets, firecrackers, sparklers and novelties.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaRestricted
South Dakota permits cones, fountains, ground sparkling devices and novelties. Prohibited: firecrackers, aerial mortars/shells, bottle rockets, skyrockets and any device that explodes or produces a report.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WyomingPermitted
In Wyoming, consumer-grade (1.4G) fireworks — those sellable under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1261, 21 U.S.C. Sec. 371 and 16 C.F.R. part 1507 — are the class counties may authorize or prohibit; where no county resolution or city ordinance bans them, they may be sold and used. …
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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