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Illinois Fireworks Buying Age (2026)
Info: No state purchase-age for the unregulated sparkler/novelty items (retailers commonly sell to 18+).
InfoVerified May 31, 2026
No state purchase-age for the unregulated sparkler/novelty items (retailers commonly sell to 18+). True consumer fireworks cannot be sold to the public; they may only be acquired by a permitted operator after a local display permit.
Official source: sfm.illinois.gov →
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