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Vermont statewide rule

Vermont effectively bans consumer fireworks: only sparklers and listed novelties are legal without a permit; firecrackers, Roman candles, and all aerials require a municipal display permit (not a consumer use) (20 V.S.A. 3132).

§ legislature.vermont.gov
Verified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Use, possess, or explode any fireworks unless the person has been issued a permit to display fireworks pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from legislature.vermont.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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Vermont allows, without a permit, hand-held wire or wood sparklers under 14 inches with no more than 20 grams of pyrotechnic mixture, and snakes, party poppers, glow worms, smoke devices, string poppers, snappers and drop pops with no more than 0.25 grains of explosive mixture, all CPSC-compliant (20 V.S.A. 3131). Firecrackers, Roman candles, sky rockets and other fireworks need a display permit.

§ legislature.vermont.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“A hand-held wire or wood sparkler that is less than 14 inches and has no more than 20 grams of pyrotechnic mixture.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from legislature.vermont.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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Vermont has no consumer season — permitted sparklers and novelties may be used year-round, subject to local rules — but any aerial or exploding fireworks need a municipal display permit, which requires a written request to the fire chief or selectboard at least 15 days ahead. Towns may further regulate.

§ legislature.vermont.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Application for permits shall be made to the chief of the fire department, or in municipalities with no fire department, the selectboard, in writing, at least 15 days in advance of the date of the display.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from legislature.vermont.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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In Vermont hand-held sparklers may not be sold to minors (20 V.S.A. 3132). Aerials and firecrackers bought in a neighboring state remain illegal to possess or use in Vermont without a display permit.

§ legislature.vermont.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Offer for sale or sell hand-held sparklers as described in subdivision 3131(1) of this title to a minor.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from legislature.vermont.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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Vermont allows only sparklers and novelties to be sold to consumers; anything more requires a display permit.

§ legislature.vermont.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“Offer for sale or sell sparklers that are not in compliance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from legislature.vermont.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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In Vermont, no permit is needed for the sparklers and novelties consumers may use; all other consumer fireworks require a display permit.

§ legislature.vermont.govVerified Oct 27, 2026Reviewed
What the official source says
“or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance, except sparklers.”

Read on Oct 27, 2026 from legislature.vermont.gov.

Checked once · Oct 27, 2026

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