Connecticut Fireworks

Connecticut allows only sparklers and fountains, and only for people 16 or older. They must be non-explosive and non-aerial, hold no more than 100 grams of pyrotechnic mixture per item, contain no magnesium (magnalium or magnesium-aluminum alloy excepted) and no more than 5 grams of chlorate or perchlorate composition per item, and total no more than 200 grams when more than one fountain is mounted on a common base (CGS 29-357). Bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, aerial shells, smoke bombs, party poppers, snappers, snakes and all other fireworks are illegal for consumers to sell, buy, use or possess with intent to sell or use. Consumers cannot get a permit to use them: the only fireworks permits are display permits, which the state grants to a municipality, fair association, amusement park, or trade organization or group for a supervised display.

Connecticut allows only sparklers and fountains to be sold, at no more than 100 grams and to buyers 16 or older; all other consumer fireworks are illegal to sell or possess.

No consumer fireworks permits exist — consumer fireworks are banned in Connecticut. Only non-explosive, non-aerial sparklers and fountains meeting strict specs are legal. Professional display permits are issued by the State Fire Marshal.