California fireworks lawsAllowed Firework Types

California Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Restricted: Ground and handheld/novelty only ("Safe and Sane"): fountains, spinners, snap caps, cones, sparklers that do not explode, fly, or move across the ground.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Ground and handheld/novelty only ("Safe and Sane"): fountains, spinners, snap caps, cones, sparklers that do not explode, fly, or move across the ground. Firecrackers, rockets, aerial shells, oversize sparklers are "dangerous" and illegal for the public.

Official source: osfm.fire.ca.gov

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