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

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.

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

The city said it issued just 22 permits for personal firecracker use for the 4th of July. And while illegal fireworks don’t light up the skies over residential neighborhoods as much for the 4th, when ...

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.

Fireworks are typically allowed in unincorporated areas of counties like Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant, but only on private property with the owner's permission. Even in unincorporated areas, ...