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Rhode Island Fireworks Buying Age (2026)

Info: In Rhode Island you must be 16 to buy, use, or possess the legal sparkling devices.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

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In Rhode Island you must be 16 to buy, use, or possess the legal sparkling devices. Aerials and firecrackers sold in nearby New Hampshire and Maine remain illegal to possess or use in Rhode Island.

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