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District of Columbia Fireworks Buying Age (2026)
Info: No single statewide minimum purchase age in the code for permitted novelties (retail/wholesale dealers must be 21+); sold only by FEMS-permitted seasonal dealers.
InfoVerified May 31, 2026
No single statewide minimum purchase age in the code for permitted novelties (retail/wholesale dealers must be 21+); sold only by FEMS-permitted seasonal dealers. Maryland/Virginia sell items illegal in DC, so cross-border purchases remain illegal to use in the District.
Official source: fems.dc.gov →
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