Fireworks laws

Five states ban the use of fireworks by consumers: Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. The other 45 states and the District of Columbia permit some or all consumer fireworks. The American Pyrotechnics Association has compiled a map and directory of state-by-state fireworks control laws.

Model fireworks law
For more than half a century, NFPA has led the charge to protect the public from injuries and fires resulting from indiscriminate use of fireworks. The International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA) offers a model fireworks law (PDF, 35 KB) which reflects NFPA´s zero-tolerance policy on amateur use of fireworks.