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Ohio Fireworks Permit Rules (2026)

Conditional: In Ohio, there is no permit to set off the now-legal 1.4G fireworks on designated dates, but a buyer affidavit is required at purchase and townships or cities may opt out.

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In Ohio, there is no permit to set off the now-legal 1.4G fireworks on designated dates, but a buyer affidavit is required at purchase and townships or cities may opt out.

Official source: com.ohio.gov →

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