Minnesota Fireworks Laws: What You Should Know

Each year, thousands of Americans are injured or killed by consumer fireworks while celebrating. On average, 230 people go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday, according to the Consumer Production Safety Commission.

The sale, possession and use of certain non-explosive and non-aerial consumer fireworks is permitted in Minnesota. Examples of legal fireworks:

• Sparklers
• Cones and tubes that emit sparks
• Novelty items like snakes, and party poppers.

A more detailed list is available here.

Consumer fireworks may not be used on public property (i.e. parks, roads, alleys, schools, government property, etc.). Purchasers of consumer fireworks must be at least 18 years old and retailers are required to check photo identification of purchasers before selling these products.

Anything that flies or explodes is illegal in Minnesota. Explosive and aerial fireworks are prohibited for public sale, possession and use.

Examples of illegal fireworks:

• Firecrackers
• Bottle rockets
• Missiles
• Roman candles
• Mortars and shells

A more detailed list is available here.

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