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Wisconsin Fireworks Law 2007

The possession, sale and use of fireworks in Wisconsin is strictly regulated by Section 167.10 of the Wisconsin Statutes. This advisory summarizes Wisconsin fireworks law and answers common questions and corrects common misunderstandings about the law.

Local ordinances may also regulate fireworks and may be stricter than state law, but cannot be less strict. This advisory discusses only state law, so some devices or materials described as legal in this advisory may be prohibited by a local ordinance.

Legal Without A Permit
State allows the sale, possession and use, without a permit, of sparklers, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, and caps, noisemakers and confetti poppers with less than half of a grain of explosive mixture. Wis. Stat. В§ 167.10(1). There is no age restriction on sale, possession or use of these devices and the statute does not classify them as fireworks. Local ordinances may be more restrictive than state statutes and may prohibit any of these items or limit their sale or use. These are the only kinds of "fireworks," as that word is commonly used, that a person may use or possess without a permit or that may be sold to a person who does not have a permit.

Illegal Without A Permit

Possessing or using any other fireworks, including, for example, firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets and mortars, without a valid permit is illegal. Wis. Stat. В§167.10 (3). A commonly used rule of thumb is that a permit is required if the device explodes or leaves the ground. The sale of restricted fireworks to a person without a valid permit is illegal. Wis. Stat. В§167.10(2).

Permits may only be issued by the city, township, munincipality, or village where the fireworks are going to be discharged !

Fireworks vendors, sellers, or retail outlets CAN NOT sell or issue a valid permit !!!!!!!!