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New York statewide rule

In New York, only "sparkling devices" are allowed, and only in counties and cities that have not opted out; all other consumer fireworks are illegal statewide. New York City and several counties — Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk, Warren and Westchester, plus Middletown and Newburgh — ban even sparklers.

§ dhses.ny.gov
Verified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“the following counties have prohibited the sale and use of Sparkling Devices: Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange (prohibited in the Cities of Middletown and Newburgh only), Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk, Warren, and Westchester.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from dhses.ny.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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New York allows only "sparkling devices", and only where the county or city has not prohibited them: ground-based or hand-held fountains and wooden or dipped-stick sparklers that do not rise, fire projectiles or explode, plus listed novelties such as party poppers (Penal Law 270.00). Metal wire hand-held sparklers are illegal, as are firecrackers, chasers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, spinners and all aerial devices.

§ nysenate.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“audible ground devices which are commonly referred to as firecrackers and chasers, as well as metal wire handheld sparklers”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from nysenate.gov.

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In New York, where sparkling devices are legal, sales are limited to June 1 to July 5 and December 26 to January 2 for permanent retailers, or June 20 to July 5 and December 26 to January 2 for temporary stands. They are fully prohibited at all times in New York City and in counties that have opted out.

§ dhses.ny.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Sales of Sparkling Devices by certified temporary stands or tents can only occur from June 20 to July 5 and December 26 to January 2.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from dhses.ny.gov.

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In New York, sparkling devices are banned entirely in New York City and in opt-out counties regardless of age; where they are legal you must be 18 or older to buy them. Only retailers certified by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) may sell them.

§ nysenate.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“any dangerous fireworks, fireworks or sparkling devices to any person who is under the age of eighteen is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from nysenate.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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New York allows only "sparkling devices" to be sold, by state-certified sellers during the June and December windows, and only in counties and cities that have not prohibited them by local law; New York City and several counties prohibit them.

§ dhses.ny.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Sale and use of Sparkling Devices is legal in counties and cities that have NOT enacted a local law pursuant to section 405.00 of the Penal Law of NY.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from dhses.ny.gov.

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In New York, there is no permit for the "sparkling devices" sold in opt-in counties; all aerials and firecrackers are display-permit-only (professional).

§ nysenate.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Except as herein otherwise provided, or except where a permit is obtained pursuant to section 405.00 of this chapter”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from nysenate.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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