Kentucky Fireworks

Kentucky law allows the full consumer-grade line to be sold at retail: aerials (sky rockets, bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial spinners, mines, shells and cakes) and firecrackers, plus ground and handheld sparkling devices and novelties (KRS 227.702, 227.704, 227.708). To use aerials or firecrackers you must be at least 18 and may not ignite them within 200 feet of any structure, vehicle or other person (KRS 227.715(11)), and local ordinances may restrict sale and use further (KRS 227.750(4)).

In Kentucky, registered stores whose primary business is fireworks may sell the full consumer line, including aerials and firecrackers, year-round; seasonal retailers (stores, stands and tents) may sell it only June 10–July 7 and December 26–January 4; and other year-round stores that sell fireworks on the side may sell only ground and handheld sparkling devices (KRS 227.715(2)–(4)). No sale to anyone under 18 (KRS 227.715(8)).

In Kentucky, no state permit is needed to buy or set off consumer fireworks; sellers must register with the state fire marshal, and display fireworks require a local display permit (KRS 227.710, 227.715). Local ordinances may still regulate sale and use (KRS 227.750(4)).