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New Hampshire Fireworks Buying Age (2026)
Info: In New Hampshire you must be 21 or older to buy or possess permissible fireworks, though people 18 or older with a valid active military ID may buy, possess and display them.
In New Hampshire you must be 21 or older to buy or possess permissible fireworks, though people 18 or older with a valid active military ID may buy, possess and display them. You must buy from a licensed New Hampshire retailer.
Official source: firemarshal.dos.nh.gov →
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Fireworks Buying Age in states bordering New Hampshire
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- MaineInfo
In Maine you must be 21 to buy, possess, or use consumer fireworks. Sold only at licensed stand-alone fireworks stores; sellers must be licensed.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mainelegislature.org · Full Maine rule →
- MassachusettsInfo
Massachusetts allows no legal consumer fireworks sales at any age — consumer fireworks cannot be sold in-state. Buying across state lines and bringing them into Massachusetts is illegal and items are subject to seizure.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
- VermontInfo
In Vermont, handheld sparklers may not be sold to minors. General retailers sell them; surrounding states such as New Hampshire sell aerials that remain illegal to use in Vermont, so buying across the line doesn't make them legal here.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →
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