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Wisconsin Fireworks Buying Age (2026)
Info: In Wisconsin you generally must be 16 to buy the permit-exempt sparklers/novelties — they can't be sold to anyone under 16.
InfoVerified May 31, 2026
Fireworks laws change at the state line.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app and get an alert when you cross into a state where they differ. No account.Get the appIn Wisconsin you generally must be 16 to buy the permit-exempt sparklers/novelties — they can't be sold to anyone under 16. Licensed retailers sell them, and possessing aerials without a local permit is illegal regardless of where they were bought.
Official source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov →
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