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North Carolina Fireworks Buying Age (2026)

Info: Sold at seasonal stands and stores; no state age floor specified in statute for the legal novelty/sparkling devices (some retailers set 16+).

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

Sold at seasonal stands and stores; no state age floor specified in statute for the legal novelty/sparkling devices (some retailers set 16+). Bordering SC sells full aerials/mortars, but those are illegal to possess or use in NC.

Official source: ncleg.gov →

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