Iowa Fireworks
Wholesale Fireworks - Iowa Firework Laws
Legal Requirements For Iowa
| Bottle Rockets: | Legally Allowed |
| Sky Rockets: | Legally Allowed |
| Roman Candles: | Legally Allowed |
| Firecrackers: | Legally Allowed |
| Sparklers: | Legally Allowed |
| Smoke and Punk: | Legally Allowed |
| Fountains: | Legally Allowed |
| Missiles: | Legally Allowed |
| Novelties: | Legally Allowed |
| Crackle and Strobe: | Legally Allowed |
| Parachutes: | Legally Allowed |
| Wheels and Spinners: | Legally Allowed |
| Aerial Spinners: | Legally Allowed |
| Display Shells: | Legally Allowed |
| Aerial Items: | Legally Allowed |
Iowa Consumer Fireworks
Specifically Permitted:
First-class consumer fireworks (aerial shell kits and reloadable tubes; chasers; helicopter and aerial spinners; firecrackers; mine and shell devices; missile-type rockets; roman candles; sky rockets and bottle rockets; multiple tube devices manufactured in accordance with APA 87- 1, section 3.5) and second-class consumer fireworks (cone fountains; cylindrical fountains; flitter sparklers; grand and hand-held sparkling devices, including multiple tube ground and hand held sparking devices that are manufactured in accordance with APA 87-1, section 3.5; ground spinners; illuminating torches; toy smoke devices that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA 87-1, section 3.2; wheels and wire or dipped sparklers that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA 87- 1, section 3.2).
Specifically Prohibited:
Does not specify.
Selling Period:
PERMANENT BUILDINGS: A retailer or community group may sell at a permanent building between June 1 and July 8 and between December 10 and January 3. TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: A retailer or community group can sell at a temporary structure between June 13 and July 8. Permitted use: a. June 1 through July 8 and December 10 through January 3 of each year, all dates inclusive. b. between the hours of 9:00 a.m.and 10:00 p.m., except that on the following dates consumer fireworks shall not be used at times other than between the hours specified: (1) 9:00 a.m.and 11:00 p.m.on July 4 and the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following July 4. (2) 9:00 a.m.on December 31 and 12:30 a.m.on the immediately following day. (3) 9:00 a.m.and 11:00 p.m.on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following December 31. Check with local authorities having jurisdiction for further restrictions on the "sale" and "use."
Age of Purchase:
18 years or older.
Licensing:
Consumer Fireworks Retail Seller License $300, and Consumer Fireworks Wholesaler Registration is required. Apply via https://iowa.imagetrendlicense.com/lms/public/portal#/login
Disclaimer:
- Information above is sourced from the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA).
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- Wholesale Fireworks has compiled this summary to outline this state’s fireworks laws and regulations.
- Laws and regulations are subject to change and may not reflect the most current requirements.
- Verify all details with the State Fire Marshal’s Office before making any purchase or sale.
- This information is provided for reference purposes only, and Wholesale Fireworks assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.
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