ARE FIREWORKS LEGAL IN NEVADA?
Fireworks are restricted in Nevada.
Consumer fireworks are restricted in Nevada. Only "safe and sane" fireworks are legal. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are banned.
📅 WHEN CAN YOU USE FIREWORKS?
Varies by county — no single statewide use window
Varies by county ordinance
Nevada delegates fireworks regulation almost entirely to individual counties under NRS 244.367. There are no statewide use windows or product permissions beyond the basic framework. Each county sets its own rules on what types are legal, when they can be used, and where. For example, Clark County (Las Vegas) only allows 'Safe-N-Sane' fireworks from Jun 28 – Jul 4; Nye County has different rules. Some counties allow more types; some ban all consumer fireworks. Statewide, it is illegal to discharge fireworks on any state highway (NRS 244.367), on BLM land during fire prevention orders, or in ways that constitute reckless endangerment (NRS 202.595).
🎆 WHAT'S LEGAL IN NEVADA?
Bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars, 500g cakes
Illegal in most populated counties (Clark, Washoe); may be legal in some rural counties — determined by county ordinance under NRS 244.367
Fountains, cones, wheels, ground spinners
Legal in most counties as 'Safe-N-Sane' ground-based items during permitted periods; varies by county
Sparklers, smoke bombs, snaps, poppers, snakes
Generally legal as Safe-N-Sane items in most counties during sale periods; some counties may restrict further
Firecrackers, strings
Generally prohibited in Clark County and most urban counties; may be legal in some rural counties
Spinning aerial devices
Status determined by county — generally prohibited in urban areas
Any DIY, altered, or reloaded fireworks
Always illegal statewide — may result in reckless endangerment (NRS 202.595) or arson charges
📋 KEY RULES
18 in most counties; set by county ordinance
Varies by county — generally 18
Private property only (in permitted counties); must use 'Safe-N-Sane' labeled products purchased from approved vendors
State highways (NRS 244.367), BLM-managed land during fire orders, within any jurisdiction that has banned fireworks
Each county board of commissioners sets local fireworks law under NRS 244.367 — always check your county's specific ordinance
⚖️ PENALTIES
Illegal fireworks in Clark County (Las Vegas) — first offense
Fine of $250–$1,000 plus disposal fees (Clark County Code 13.04.260)
Civil penalty based on quantity (county-set)
Varies by county — NRS 244.367 authorizes county-set civil penalties scaled to fireworks quantity
Reckless endangerment from fireworks
Gross misdemeanor under NRS 202.595 — up to 364 days and/or $2,000 fine
Arson from fireworks causing fire
Felony charges possible under NRS 205.010–205.015