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Here Are the Fireworks Laws for DC, Maryland, Virginia

UNITED STATES, JUL 1 – States enforce different age limits and safety standards for fireworks sales to regulate Independence Day celebrations, with some banning certain types and others setting age limits from 12 to 21 years.

  • The Fourth of July on 2025-07-04 features widespread fireworks displays across the U.S., including the DC region and surrounding counties.
  • The fireworks laws vary significantly across states and localities, with Maryland and Virginia allowing stricter local restrictions and the DC area enforcing bans on consumer fireworks in some counties.
  • In Maryland, Baltimore, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties have banned all consumer fireworks, permitting only licensed professional displays, while penalties for illegal fireworks differ among jurisdictions.
  • Montgomery County fines up to $500 for illegal possession and $1,000 for illegal sales, while Washington D.C. imposes up to $1,000 fines and Virginia classifies illegal possession as a Class 1 misdemeanor with fines up to $2,500.
  • These varied regulations and enforcement efforts highlight ongoing attempts to balance Independence Day traditions with public safety and noise concerns across the region.
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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth broke the news in Fort Worth, United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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