Fireworks in Alaska (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Consumer fireworks may be sold at retail by holders of a state fire marshal permit and may not be sold to anyone under 18; display fireworks need a pyrotechnic licence. The state fire marshal may suspend sale and use where wildfire danger is high or extreme. Cities and organised boroughs may prohibit fireworks or regulate them more strictly than state law.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Yes [1] |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | 18 years [2] |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Fireworks of any class may not be used within 250 feet of a retail sales location. The state fire marshal may suspend sale and use in an area where the Department of Natural Resources has declared the wildfire danger high or extreme. [2] |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Consumer fireworks may be sold to the public by sellers holding a state fire marshal permit. Display fireworks may be bought, possessed and used only by holders of a pyrotechnic licence. [1] |
| Local restrictionsConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Cities and organised boroughs may prohibit, or regulate more strictly than state law, the sale, use or explosion of fireworks. Local rules less strict than state law are overridden. [1] |
Notes
- A city or borough may prohibit or regulate fireworks more restrictively than state law (AS 18.72.060).
Sources
- Alaska State Legislature: Alaska Statutes, Chapter 18.72 Fireworks (sections 18.72.010 to 18.72.100) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Alaska State Legislature (Alaska Administrative Code): 13 AAC 50 (Fire protection and building safety), 13 AAC 50.025 Fire code (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (provisional licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 14 (instruction permit)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Excluded from concealed-weapon offences · Locking or one-handed knives: Under 16 needs consent; no sale under 18
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $14.00 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Texting only (voice calls allowed)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, age 16+ · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, age 16+
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Any amount (under 21)
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