Consumer fireworks are regulated on a state-by-state basis. See the rules in your area for the Fourth of July.

Residents across Northeast Ohio planning their backyard celebrations this Fourth of July must also navigate a maze of consumer-grade fireworks laws created by a 2022 change in state law.

Since Michigan legalized fireworks sales, state lawmakers have routinely introduced bills to change fireworks regulations before July Fourth.

Here are the fireworks laws for every state (plus D.C.) in the United States in 2025.

A Department of Law Enforcement drone on Wednesday took flight in Honolulu. The DLE’s fleet of drones will be an essential aspect of fireworks law enforcement.

The law allows a limited window for fireworks use, from noon on June 28 through noon July 6; restricts their use to people 16 and older; and also limits the kinds of fireworks people can buy.

Hawaii’s governor and a top state law enforcement official shot off a warning to illegal fireworks users Monday, four days ...