Nevada Fireworks

Nevada leaves consumer fireworks to each county (NRS 244.367). Clark County and its cities allow only "safe and sane" fireworks — sparklers and ground devices that stay in a small circle and don't explode in the air — and only from June 28 through July 4; firecrackers, Roman candles and skyrockets are illegal there. Washoe County treats any fireworks possession or use as illegal. Statewide, a State Fire Marshal regulation says no person may use or discharge a firework unless certified as a pyrotechnic operator, and exempts only the retail purchase and use of "safe and sane" Class C fireworks (NAC 477.661, 477.601). Check your county's rule before buying anything else.

In Nevada, when fireworks may be used is set by each county or city (NRS 244.367). In Clark County and its cities, "safe and sane" fireworks are allowed only from June 28 through July 4; other types are illegal there at any time. Washoe County treats any fireworks use as illegal. Other counties set their own rules.

Nevada sets no statewide purchase age for consumer fireworks; counties regulate sale, use and possession by ordinance (NRS 244.367), but a county fireworks ordinance must not apply to a child under 18 unless the child is emancipated (NRS 244.367(3)). In Clark County, "safe and sane" fireworks are sold at permitted nonprofit stands around July 4, and fireworks bought in other jurisdictions are likely illegal there because they have not been tested and approved.

Nevada leaves this to each county. In Clark County, "safe and sane" fireworks are sold at permitted nonprofit stands around July 4 and may be used only June 28 through July 4; fireworks bought in other jurisdictions, even ones labeled "safe and sane," are likely illegal there because they have not been tested and approved. In Washoe County, possessing or using fireworks is illegal even if they were bought legally outside the county or on tribal land. Other counties vary, so check yours.

Nevada is county-option (NRS 244.367): each county decides whether consumer fireworks may be sold or used. No state certificate is needed to buy or use "safe and sane" Class C fireworks (NAC 477.601(6)); for any other firework, a State Fire Marshal regulation says only a certified pyrotechnic operator may use or discharge it (NAC 477.661(1)(a)). Public-display permits come from the local authority.