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What Types of Fireworks are Legal in Ohio?
There are three types of fireworks in Ohio: trick and novelty; 1.3G (display fireworks) and 1.4G (consumer fireworks).
Trick and Novelty Fireworks
Trick and novelty fireworks (also known as exempted 1.4G fireworks) include items such as sparklers, snaps, glow snakes and smoke bombs. In general, these can be sold anywhere in Ohio and can be used anywhere in Ohio. However, some local communities have passed law that prevents these from being sold also.
1.3G Fireworks
These are also known as display or exhibitor fireworks and include items such as aerial shells that are fired from mortars. They can only be sold by a licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, or Out of State Shipper. They can only be sold to a licensed manufacturer, wholesaler or exhibitor. They can only be discharged by a licensed exhibitor in accordance with Ohio laws regarding exhibitions.
1.4G Fireworks
These are commonly referred to as consumer fireworks. They include items such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles and fountains. A licensed manufacturer or wholesaler can only sell these.
These fireworks cannot legally be discharged in the state of Ohio.
