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District of Columbia Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Conditional: In the District of Columbia, no personal-use permit is needed for the narrow legal list (sparklers under 20 inches, fountains, cones, torches, novelties), but most consumer fireworks are prohibited.

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In the District of Columbia, no personal-use permit is needed for the narrow legal list (sparklers under 20 inches, fountains, cones, torches, novelties), but most consumer fireworks are prohibited. Retailers need a business license plus a Fire Marshal permit. Fines for illegal fireworks start around $2,000.

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