What fireworks are legal and illegal in North Carolina?

Updated: 5:41 PM EDT Jul 1, 2024

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What fireworks are legal and illegal in North Carolina?

Updated: 5:41 PM EDT Jul 1, 2024

July 4 is on Thursday, and plenty of light shows will be seen in North Carolina. Here’s what you need to know before the sparks fly.Winston-Salem officials said there is a misconception that all fireworks are legal on holidays like New Year’s, Memorial Day, and the Fourth of July.Top StoriesNew laws taking effect in North Carolina on July 181 Novant Health employees being laid off in Winston-Salem, according to WARN noticeTwo Winston-Salem Methodist churches merge into oneGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe fireworks that are illegal to possess in the state are:Any aerial fireworksBottle RocketsFirecrackersFireworks that spin on the groundRoman candlesWatch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsThose who use any of these fireworks could face a misdemeanor charge, which could include a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months.Basically, if it flies up in the air and explodes, then it’s illegal in North Carolina.That fireworks that are legal in North Carolina include:PoppersSparklersFountainsNovelty items that don’t explode, spin, leave the ground to fly through the airKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app hereExamples of legal fireworks:Snake and glow wormsSmoke devicesNoisemakers like snappers, string poppers and wire sparklersNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES

July 4 is on Thursday, and plenty of light shows will be seen in North Carolina. Here’s what you need to know before the sparks fly.

Winston-Salem officials said there is a misconception that all fireworks are legal on holidays like New Year’s, Memorial Day, and the Fourth of July.

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The fireworks that are illegal to possess in the state are:

• Fireworks that spin on the ground

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Those who use any of these fireworks could face a misdemeanor charge, which could include a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months.

Basically, if it flies up in the air and explodes, then it’s illegal in North Carolina.

That fireworks that are legal in North Carolina include:

• Novelty items that don’t explode, spin, leave the ground to fly through the air

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Examples of legal fireworks:

• Noisemakers like snappers, string poppers and wire sparklers

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