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What kind of fireworks can you buy in Montana?

Montana Legalizes Bottle Rockets And Roman Candles After Decades-Long Ban. For the first time in decades, fireworks like bottle rockets and Roman candles are legal to use in Montana.

When can Montana sell fireworks?

CONSUMER FIREWORKS June 24-July 5 and December 29-December 31. Salesperson’s minimum age: 18 years. Wholesalers permit required.

Does Montana allow fireworks?

As a reminder, stick rockets, bottle rockets and roman candles are not allowed in Montana (per State Law). Children 10 and younger, partaking in the firework festivities, must have a supervising adult within 10-feet, in order to control the application of flame or other means to discharge the firework.

Do you have to be 18 to buy fireworks in Montana?

Sale. Salesperson’s minimum age: 18 years. Wholesalers permit required.

Why are Roman candles banned?

A Roman candle is a traditional type of firework that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells. Some types of Roman candles are banned in some countries, including the Netherlands and Finland, as they have a tendency to malfunction.

Are Bottle rockets legal?

In California, all fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move erratically along the ground are illegal. These include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells and firecrackers. Those found possessing or using illegal fireworks can face fines up to $50,000 and up to one year in jail.

Does Montana sell fireworks year round?

Montana law restricts sales to June 24 to July 5 and Dec. 29 to Dec. 31. Montana prohibits the sale and use of sky rockets, Roman candles and bottle rockets, but permits other fireworks in the county.

Are fireworks legal in Billings Montana?

Fireworks are illegal in the Billings city limits. You are encouraged to enjoy the local public fireworks displays during Independence Day.

What happens if you get caught with roman candles?

Penalties. It is a misdemeanor crime to violate the California State Fireworks Law. A person convicted of this crime may face a sentence of up to one year in jail, a fine of $500 to $1,000, or both.