Fireworks
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District of Columbia statewide rule
The District allows only ground-based sparklers, fountains and listed novelties; all aerial and exploding fireworks are illegal (fines from $2,000 and possible arrest) (DC Fire Code 5609).
§ fems.dc.gov
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